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Litigation Legal Assistant - job post

Parlee McLaws
4.2 out of 5 stars
Calgary, AB T2P 4K9•Hybrid work
Full-time
Responded to 51-74% of applications in the past 30 days, typically within 1 day.

Job details

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Calgary, AB T2P 4K9•Hybrid work

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid time off
  • Dental care
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance
  • Company pension
  • On-site gym

Full job description

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

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