Legal Assistant jobs in Calgary, AB

Parlee McLaws LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our downtown Calgary office, offering the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team on a broad range of litigation matters.

About the Role

Step into a role where a highly organized and motivated legal professional can contribute meaningfully to litigation matters from pre-filing through trial. The successful candidate will take initiative, demonstrate a sharp eye for detail, and bring strong organizational discipline to support multiple lawyers with active litigation practices.

What You’ll Do

• Organize and manage physical and digital file systems to ensure efficient handling of client communications, records, and documentation
• Perform due diligence searches as required
• Draft, compile, and coordinate correspondence, legal documents, pleadings, and court filings
• Prepare client accounts and follow up on receivables
• Proactively manage deadlines, ensuring statutes of limitation and case timelines are met
• Utilize software systems including Microsoft Office, Worldox, Elite 3E, Remindex, SpeechExec, FoxIt, or similar programs
• Collaborate with team members to support ongoing litigation work and ad hoc tasks

What We’re Looking For

• We welcome candidates with 5+ years in litigation or equivalent experience
• Post-secondary educationfrom a recognized Legal Assistant program (equivalent experience may be considered)
• Experience with document management systems
• Keen attention to detail in producing accurate, high-quality work
• Strong client service and relationship building skills
• Effectively adapt and work with changing priorities in a high-volume work environment
• Works efficiently as a part of a team or independently
• Problem-solving skills with a pro-active mindset
• We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply

What We Offer

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)

Why Join Us

Parlee McLaws LLP is a regional law firm with Alberta roots stretching back more than a century. We cultivate a work environment that not only encourages ongoing professional development through peer mentoring and external education but also actively recognizes and celebrates the contributions of every team member.

Our Health & Safety, Social, Charity, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committees foster connection within our firm and engagement with the broader community, reflecting our commitment to a workplace where staff are respected, valued, and supported.

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.

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 Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to work in our downtown Calgary office 4 days per week?
• Do you have experience with insurance defense and labour & employment?

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 5 years (required)

Location:

• Calgary, AB T2P 4K9 (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2P 4K9