Litigation Legal Assistant

**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
- Adapts to changing priorities with 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.

**Interested?**
- 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.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to work in our downtown office at least 4 days per week?
- Do you have litigation experience as a legal assistant?
- Do you have litigation experience in the areas of bankruptcy / insolvency / commercial law?
- From which post-secondary institution did you receive your legal assistant or paralegal diploma / certification?

**Experience**:

- litigation legal assistant: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5J 0H3

Expected start date: 2025-07-22