Job Description

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).

The successful candidate is a self-starter with high attention to detail , a sense of urgency , and excellent organizational skills that effectively support busy practices. There is opportunity with this role to perform paralegal work.

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
• Experienced in submissions to Court of King’s Bench (KB) and navigation of the Filing Digital Service, Court Case Management Digital Service, and Email Filing systems for same
• 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?

Your application will be confidential, and we look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF file , to the attention of
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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