Paralegal

Job title:

Paralegal

Company

Government of Alberta

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Paralegal
Job Requisition ID: 59004
Ministry: Justice
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 18, 2024
Classification: Legal Administration 4
Salary: ​$2,379.63 to $2,938.31 biweekly ($62,108.34 to $76,689.89/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:One of Alberta Justice’s core businesses is to provide Legal and Strategic services to government; this is accomplished through our Legal Services Division. Legal Services is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers.Role ResponsibilitiesAre you a self-motivated paralegal looking for a new role where you can actively provide high level paralegal support using your advanced legal administration skills? If so, we have a Paralegal opportunity with the Legal Services Division that could be right for you!We are seeking a Paralegal to support the Constitutional and Aboriginal Law team and Family and Surrogate Court Litigation team. This Paralegal will be responsible to provide a broad range of support to litigation counsel handling complex legal matters arising from high priority initiatives including specifically litigation support for Alberta’s Civil Forfeiture Office.The Paralegal responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide support to two lawyers.
• Independently draft and file court documents at all levels of court (Provincial Court, Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada).
• Manage and organize files and voluminous records in preparation for complex court proceedings.
• Identify issues on assigned files and conduct legal/topical research.
• Monitor case law developments and monitor and track judicial consideration of administrative impaired driving proceedings.
• Preparation and distribution of regular case law summaries.
• Create and contribute to legal databases and precedents.
• Build and maintain a precedent bank of pleadings, legal opinions, filed written arguments.
• Organize regular meetings, update Trackers, draft Minutes and Action Items.
• Collaborate with Court Centre staff in various locations across the Province.
• Coordinate with the Edmonton Constitutional and Aboriginal Law team to ensure processes are consistent between the Edmonton and Calgary Offices.
• Assist in drafting and filing court documents such as Trial Binders, Applications, Affidavits, Orders, Briefs, Factums and Books of Authorities.
• Answer routine letters, arrange appointments, return phone calls, and manage lawyer’s correspondence .
• Liase with a variety of stakeholders including clients, opposing counsel, self -represented litigants, witnesses, and the courts.
• Perform any other administrative duties assigned by supervisor, lawyer or Director.

The successful candidate will perform high quality work, sometimes under stress and time pressures, while meeting critical deadlines. The ability to proactively handle many tasks with limited instruction and self-prioritize a high-volume workload is vital. The successful candidate will work accurately and promptly applying correct spelling, grammar, and legal terminology, and must have strong writing, research, and technical/computer skills.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:
.Systems Thinking – Seeks Clarity – Identifies several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems.Agility – Seeks out new opportunities – Identifies alternative approaches or courses of action in unclear and complex situations. Supports others to identify, assess, and use alternative approaches.Drive for Results – Plan for results – Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.Build Collaborative Environments – Encourages diversity – Promotes collaboration and positive relationships (even in challenging circumstances) within and across groups and builds commitment to reach desired resultsQualificationsRequirements:Two year diploma in a related field such as Legal Assistant or Paralegal Diploma.Three years progressively responsible related experience in a legal administrative, assistant, or paralegal role.Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.As the ideal candidate you possess these assets:A strong knowledge of civil filing procedures and legal citationExperience with high volume litigationExperience working in Prolaw applicationExperience completing Legal researchExperience with Aboriginal Law and Family Law policies and proceduresProficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)Please outline your relevant experience in your cover letter. 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 to .NotesHours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm (36.25 /week)Location: This opportunity is located in Calgary.Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 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.Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• 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 and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Marie Mar Bolaron at .

Expected salary

$62108.34 – 76689.89 per year

Location

Calgary, AB

Job date

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 23:46:40 GMT

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