Legal Assistant

5 days ago

Edmonton, Canada Parlee McLaws Full time

**Parlee McLaws LLP** is seeking an experienced** Legal Assistant** to join our team working in **Bankruptcy / Insolvency / Collections**. This role is located at our **downtown Edmonton** office.

**Key requirements**:

- **Minimum of five (5) years of experience in bankruptcy, insolvency, and collections**:

- ** Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program** (equivalent experience may be considered)
- **Highly organized** and **pro-active approach to meeting deadlines** while producing **accurate quality work**:

- **Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English with solid spelling and grammar skills** (additional language skills are an asset)
- **Strong client service and relationship building skills**:

- **Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs** (Outlook, Word, and Excel are key) as well as other software such as Worldox, Elite 3E, Remindex, SpeechExec, FoxIt, or similar programs
- The hours of work are **Monday to Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM (37.5 hours/week)**

**Other requirements**:

- Experience with conducting searches (Motor Vehicle, PPR, Corporate, Land Titles); PPR certification is an asset
- Experience drafting pleadings, writs of enforcement, and letters for collections
- Substantial reliability and adaptability accompanied by a professional demeanor and conduct
- Keen attention to detail in producing accurate, high-quality work
- Adaptability to changing priorities and effectiveness in a high-volume work environment
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills with a pro-active mindset
- Understanding of basic accounting principles and experience with billing

**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)
- Hybrid Work - the ability to work from home one day per week

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

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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