Job Description

If you have at least 5 years of legal assistant experience in a Corporate / Commercial and a Residential Real Estate practice, then the next step in your career could be with Parlee McLaws LLP in our downtown Calgary office.

You are a self-starter with high attention to detail , a sense of urgency , and excellent organizational skills to support busy practices.

Key requirements:

• Highly organized and pro-active approach to meeting deadlines while producing accurate quality work
• Substantial reliability and adaptability accompanied by a professional demeanor and conduct
• Strong client service and relationship building skills
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge MS Office Suite with knowledge of other software being an asset (e.g. Worldox, 3E Elite, ALF, CORES, SPIN2, Remindex, SpeechExec, FoxIt, etc.)
• Experience with preparation of accounts, billing, and time entry with solid understanding of basic accounting principles

Other requirements:

• Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program (equivalent experience may be considered)
• Experience with document management system
• Keen attention to detail in producing accurate, high-quality work
• Effectively adapt and work with changing priorities in a high-volume work environment
• Work effectively with corporate paralegals in adhering to legal requirements and processes
• Problem-solving skills with a pro-active mindset
• 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)

Who We Are

Parlee McLaws LLP is a regional law firm with Alberta roots extending back more than 140 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?

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 HRCalgary.

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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