PARALEGAL (PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION)

Job Information Job Title: Judicial Paralegal

Ministry: Justice

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

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The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. To learn more about the Alberta Court of Justice please follow the link at

The Alberta Court of Justice will recognize the importance of working collaboratively with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, and have a working knowledge around the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action. They also understand the importance of child and family involvement, connection, and collaboration to a large array of other cultures and communities.

Do you have experience providing Executive and Legal Assistant support within a challenging and dynamic work environment? Do you want to work with the busiest court in Alberta, assisting Alberta Court of Justice justices in rendering judgments that will impact Albertans? If so, the Alberta Court of Justice has an exciting opportunity to provide executive and legal support to justices in Grande Prairie.

As a Paralegal, working in a team environment as well as independently, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and legal support for up to five Justices of the Alberta Court of Justice, including but not limited to:

documenting and processing budgetary/claim expenses

typing, formatting, editing and proofreading judgments, including researching and verifying case and statute citations, to ensure accuracy of the finished product prior to filing

preparing material for court hearings

handling incoming telephone inquiries and mail

coordinating travel arrangements often of a complex nature

performing backup duties for other Paralegals

performing other related administrative tasks as requested

As the ideal candidate, you will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills and will be highly motivated and creative in managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Having excellent knowledge of the court system, court procedures and relevant legislation will allow you to identify and deal quickly with complex technical problems as they arise.

ability to work independently and without supervision

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

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. Creative Problem Solving: A two-year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, and Paralegal) supplemented with at least two year progressively responsible related experience.

Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of related legal experience or one year of legal experience for one year of related education.

This position involves bending, walking or using the elevator to access different floors within the courthouse, and pushing or pulling a cart for file movement between floors.

Assets Include

Previous experience as a Judicial Assistant/Paralegal/ Executive Assistant

A Legal Assistant Diploma

Previous experience working in an office setup supporting multiple lawyers

Experience working in a Court environment, preferably with the Court of Justice

Candidates may be asked to do further testing.

Selected candidates will be asked to complete a typing test prior to scheduling an interview. Typing speed of at least

This is a permanent position, full-time, working Monday to Friday 8:15AM - 4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs shifts/week).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Working for the Alberta Public Service - working-for-alberta-public-service.Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -

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Candidates are required to apply for a job online. In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). 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;