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 education from 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 market-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 to [email protected].

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.

📌 Litigation Legal Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Parlee McLaws
📍 Canada