Paralegal – Government of Alberta

Title of the Job: Paralegal

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Job Information
Job Title: Paralegal
Job Requisition ID: 62360
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 28, 2024
Classification: Legal Administration 4
Salary: $2,379.63 to $2,938.31 bi-weekly ($62,108 – $76,690 /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:The Legal Services Division of the Ministry of Justice supports the Minister in providing legal advice to the Premier and Cabinet. With a comprehensive understanding of government’s legislative and regulatory frameworks, policy objectives, and key programs, the division provides legal services and advice to all government departments.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 a self-motivated paralegal looking for a new challenge 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 the next career step for you!You’ll be responsible for providing a broad range of support to litigation counsel whose teams handle complex legal matters arising from high priority initiatives. This includes providing support to counsel for Alberta’s Chief Firearms Office to handle all s.74(2) Firearms Act hearings throughout the Province of Alberta.Your responsibilities as a Paralegal with the Litigation team will include the following:

• 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).
• Assist in drafting and formatting Briefs/Factums and have expertise in procedural requirements for documents being prepared and filed.
• Manage and organize files and voluminous records in preparation for complex court proceedings.
• Identify issues on assigned files and conduct legal/topical research.
• Maintain diarization of files to ensure timelines and limitation periods are met.
• Comprehensive communication to facilitate the litigation process and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• 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.
• Any other paralegal duties as required.

In your role as a Paralegal, you will deliver high-quality work under pressure and tight deadlines. It’s essential to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritize a busy workload effectively. Your role will require accuracy and promptness, utilizing correct spelling, grammar, and legal terminology. Strong writing, research, and technical skills are crucial for success in this position.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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:

• Two-Year Diploma in a related field (Paralegal, Legal Assistant)
• Three (3) years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described.

Equivalency: 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.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following assets:

• Experience with Civil filing procedures and legal citation.
• Experience with Civil litigation.
• Experience working within the Firearms Act and associated procedures.
• Experience conducting legal research.
• Experience working within Prolaw software.
• Experience with a variety of administrative functions within Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)

In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:

• Legal experience and expertise,
• Relevant strengths and skills, and
• 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 to .NotesHours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to FridayLocation: Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011 109 St, EdmontonFinal 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 .

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