Litigation Lawyer

Job Description

*Litigation Associate*<br />*Parlee McLaws LLP* has an opening for a *Litigation Associate with 4+ years of experience* to join our dynamic litigation group in our *downtown Edmonton office*. Our firm has a rich history of providing exceptional legal services to our clients for well over a century, and we are excited welcome a dedicated and talented individual to our team.<br />We are seeking a candidate with *specific experience *and *interest in handling general litigation *matters*, *as well as *property, personal injury, *and *other liability insured matters. *<br />The ideal candidate will possess:<br />* Current, active member in good standing with the Alberta Law Society<br />* Experience with insurance clients, reporting, conducting Questionings, and independent file load / management<br />* Solid oral and written advocacy skills and experience<br />* Clear and effective communication<br />* Commitment to managing work and client relationships<br />* Commitment to working with our team and to building strong internal and external relationships<br />* Court experience<br />This individual will be *enthusiastic about being engaged in active, hands-on litigation* for our clients. We offer a competitive renumeration package and a great work environment.<br />Your application will be confidential.<br />Sound like a good fit? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF document, to the attention of HR Edmonton at hredmonton@parlee.com.<br />_We thank all applicants for their interest; <br /> however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted._<br />\ *\*NOTE - We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters.<br />Job Types: Full-time, Permanent<br />Benefits:<br />* Company events<br />* Dental care<br />* Disability insurance<br />* Discounted or free food<br />* Employee assistance program<br />* Extended health care<br />* Life insurance<br />* On-site gym<br />Application question(s):<br />* Are you willing to work in-person at our downtown Edmonton office at least 4 days per week?<br />* Are you currently a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta?<br />Experience:<br />* litigation practice: 4 years (required)<br />Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5J 0H3