Assistant Director, Civil Litigation Team

Job title:

Assistant Director, Civil Litigation Team

Company

Government of Alberta

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Assistant Director, Civil Litigation Team
Job Requisition ID: 55671
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary – Three year term with a possibility of becoming permanent
Scope:Open
Closing Date: June 19, 2024
Classification: Legal Officer 4
Salary: ​$7,826.61 to $8,608.77 bi-weekly ($204,274 – $224,668/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:To learn more about Alberta Justice, please visit:Justice, Legal Services Division, is responsible for providing quality legal advice to the Government of Alberta. The work is fast-paced and provided in a collaborative team environment. Our lawyers are involved in a wide range of legal work that is challenging, interesting, important, and ever-changing. The Legal Services Division is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. With its inclusive workforce, employees are engaged and supported at all career stages.Role ResponsibilitiesAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to specialize as a litigator and lead a group of people who share your focus?The Legal Service Division’s Civil Litigation Team operates in Edmonton and Calgary. It handles all types of civil litigation by and against the Government of Alberta except aboriginal law and constitutional matters. One of its clients is the (CFO) within the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Services.Civil Litigation is looking for an Assistant Director to lead delivery of litigation services to the CFO in accordance with the . The position is based in Edmonton.
Civil forfeiture is an increasingly complex practice area, involving Charter issues and rapidly evolving case law from across Canada. The CFO is experiencing an increase in complex police referrals. Many involve drug trafficking by sophisticated criminal organizations, money laundering and other financial crimes, and assets such as bank accounts and real estate purchased with drug proceeds. CFO is also increasingly involved in interprovincial referrals, where property associated with a crime is located in two or more provinces, requiring collaboration among the provincial CFOs, litigation lawyers, and the referring police agencies.
Reporting to the Director of Civil Litigation, the Assistant Director – Civil Forfeiture will deliver senior litigation services to the CFO by handling civil forfeiture files, leading a group of lawyers and paralegals providing litigation services to the CFO (the Civil Forfeiture Practice Group), and serving as CFO client relationship manager. The Assistant Director – Civil Forfeiture will also support the Director with a variety of management/administration duties as required.Responsibilities of this position include:

• supporting the recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and supervising of lawyers who provide litigation services to the CFO (CFO lawyers)
• overseeing the work of paralegals
• assigning files to CFO lawyers and serving as lead counsel on the most complex assignments
• overseeing file assignments and practice management for CFO lawyers and assisting in finding solutions if capacity and resource issues arise
• accountability for meeting the Civil Forfeiture Practice Group’s service delivery commitment to the CFO
• regular communications with the CFO Director and other CFO personnel
• maintaining current knowledge of the relevant law and court procedures
• teaching, mentoring, and coaching Civil Forfeiture Practice Group members
• succession planning to ensure continued and ongoing service delivery to the CFO
• drafting briefing notes and other required reporting, including high priority and urgent requests on legal and non-legal issues and sensitive litigation
• managing outside counsel matters

The Assistant Director – Civil Forfeiture will also be required to:

• support the Director with general team operations including team meetings and morale building activities
• act for the Director as needed
• carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the Director

As this is a new position, it is expected that over time, the successful candidate and the Director will develop and refine the role to meaningfully serve the needs of the CFO, the Civil Litigation Team, and the Division.Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
.QualificationsA Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD). For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.Civil Crown Counsel 4 – a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.The successful applicant will have demonstrated formal or informal leadership experience. Senior civil litigation experience is required. Experience in civil forfeiture litigation or criminal law is considered a strong asset. Experience leading a practice group and serving as a client relationship manager is preferred.In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:

• Legal experience and expertise,
• Relevant strengths and skills,
• Reasons for interest in the position

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer toNotesHours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm (36.25 /week)Positions Currently available: one (1) three year temporary salaried term with possibility of becoming permanent.Location: This opportunity is located in Edmonton. (Peace Hills Trust Building – 10011 – 109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S8)Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening.Travel may be required.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week, subject to operational requirements.
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How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Marie Mar Bolaron or .#LI-KJ1

Expected salary

$204274 – 224668 per year

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Fri, 31 May 2024 03:00:41 GMT

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