Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Parlee McLaws, LLP Full time

**Executive Assistant / Legal Assistant**

Full Time Position

Location: Edmonton

**Parlee McLaws LLP** is a well-established Alberta law firm with over 125 years of experience. We have an opening for an experienced **Executive Assistant / Legal Assistant**to join our team. This role is located at our downtown **Edmonton **office.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, working in the office.

**Position Overview**:

- Act as a point of contact for lawyer(s) and clients; screen and direct calls and distribute correspondence
- Manage incoming information and workflow for lawyer(s)
- Calendar management including coordinating and scheduling meetings and questionings
- Conduct court searches
- Draft correspondence, court, and financial legal documents
- Prepare a variety of legal documents including briefs and factums
- Monthly preparation of accounts and time entry
- Organize and maintain filing
- Other tasks as required

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 5 years of previous experience as an executive assistant and legal assistant in a litigation practice
- Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program (equivalent experience may be considered)
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office programs
- Highly reliable with professional demeanor and conduct
- Understanding of basic accounting principles
- Highly effective written and verbal communication
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and is committed to producing accurate and high-quality work
- Ability to organize, prioritize work and meet deadlines with a high degree of personal initiative
- Handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner
- Collaborates effectively and works efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
- Strong customer service and relationship building skills
- Readily adapts to changing priorities and effectively works in a changing and high-volume work environment
- Possesses problem solving skills with a pro-active mindset
- Must speak, read, and write English fluently

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including pension matching.
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted._

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

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We continue to have additional health and hygiene protocols in place to prevent spread. As well, we respect that some employees or clients continue to use masks, so we encourage their use as requested.

Application question(s):

- How do you demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in your every day?

**Experience**:

- Legal Assistant: 5 years (required)
- executive assistant: 3 years (required)

Application deadline: 2021-09-08

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