Litigation Legal Assistant

1 week ago

Edmonton, Canada Parlee McLaws Full time

**Parlee McLaws LLP** is seeking an experienced **Litigation Legal Assistant** to join our team working in **Bankruptcy / Insolvency / Commercial Litigation**. This role is located at our **downtown Edmonton** office with hours of work as **Monday to Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM (37.5 hours/week).**

**Key requirements**:

- **Minimum 5 years** of experience in a **commercial litigation role** with preference for experience in **bankruptcy / insolvency / collections**:

- **Highly organized** and **pro-active approach to meeting deadlines** while producing **accurate quality work**:

- Experience conducting **due diligence searches** (Motor Vehicle, PPR, Corporate, Land Titles); APPRES certification and SPIN2 experience are assets
- **Experience with billing** and understanding of basic accounting principles
- Strong **client service** and **relationship building**:

- **Transcription and formatting** of documents via dictation or digital forms

**Other requirements**:

- Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program (equivalent experience may be considered)
- Experience drafting pleadings, writs of enforcement, and letters
- Adapt to changing priorities and effectiveness in a high-volume work environment
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English - speaking, reading, and writing (additional languages are an asset)
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software (e.g. Worldox, Elite 3E, Remindex, SpeechExec, Adobe or similar programs)
- Quick learner who is curious and retains knowledge

**Compensation, Benefits, and Perks**

Compensation for this role aligns with the required experience. The competitive salary is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

- Extended health & dental
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Pension contribution matching
- Paid time off in addition to annual vacation
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- “Dress for Your Day” dress code (depending on the day’s responsibilities)
- Work from home 1 day per week (hybrid)

Our location in the **Enbridge Centre** provides access to an on-site gym, conference centre, and a variety of events and perks.

**Who We Are**

**Parlee McLaws LLP** is a regional law firm with Alberta roots extending back more than 135 years with a work environment that encourages and supports ongoing professional development through peer mentoring and outside education.

Our active Health & Safety, Social, Charity, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committees connect us to each other and to the community at large.

Learn more about us here: Parlee McLaws LLP Law Firm

**Interested?**

HR Edmonton.
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted._

***Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters.

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