Job Information
Job Title: Legal Assistant - Legal Services Division Open Talent Pool
Job Requisition ID: 65999
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton and Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time or Part Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent or Temporary or Wage
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are found
Classification: Legal Administration 2
Salary: $2073.50 to $2549.41 bi-weekly ($54,118 - $66,539/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.
Role Responsibilities
The Legal Assistants within our division play an integral part in all of our teams. In these challenging legal assistant roles you will assist the legal team by:
- Preparing and processing a variety of documents from lawyer's written or verbal instructions
- Preparing and drafting letters, memos, agreements and reports
- Editing and formatting various documents in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Uploading documents into Prolaw
- Preparing and filing pleadings and other court documents such as briefs, orders, books of authorities, factums, affidavits, affidavit of records, responses to undertakings and trial binders
- Preparing and editing all electronic court documents, often from numerous lawyers' input, and filing/e-filing those documents according to the Rules of Court
- Continuing to stay up to date and following all procedural changes from the Court
- Maintaining and organizing electronic and paper filing system, calendars and diary systems
- Maintaining strong Outlook calendar management through arranging appointments, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements
- Managing files by liaising with a variety of clients, counsel, and the courts
- Working in a team environment, assisting several lawyers and working closely with other legal assistants on the team
- Utilizing research tools such as CanLii, Westlaw to pull and cite various cases and statutes
- Conducting regular case law searches for legal officers
- Effectively managing and organizing legal files and documents in preparation for court proceedings
- Managing your time effectively under strict deadlines
- Completing other duties as required
Qualifications
Requirements:
- A Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma
- 1 year of related experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal with a Law Firm or other agency
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe is required.
- Strong knowledge of civil court procedures, relevant legislation, and high volume litigation experience is required.
Equivalency
- one year of experience for one year of education or
- one year of education for one year of experience.
Assets Include Experience With
- Action Request Tracking System (ARTS) or equivalent tracking systems
- Prolaw
- Legal research
Notes
This competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies for temporary and permanent salaried positions as well as part-time wage positions in both Edmonton and Calgary within the Legal Services Division. Wage positions have no guaranteed hours of work.
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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Opeyemi Asama at *************@gov.ab.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr
