PARALEGAL (PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION)

Ministry: Justice
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
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The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. 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.
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? If so, the Alberta Court of Justice has an exciting opportunity to provide executive and legal support to the justices in Calgary.
As a Judicial Paralegal, working in a team environment as well as independently, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and legal support for a number of 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 are often of a complex nature.
Performing other related administrative tasks as requested.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented, and a dependable legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, including advanced editing and proofreading, you balance independence and collaboration. 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.
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Assets include:

• 5+ years as a Judicial Paralegal, Judicial Assistant, Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• 8+ years’ experience directly supporting senior staff or executives.
• 2+ years’ experience working in a court or legal environment.
• Based on self-reported testing results at the time of application.
• Experience conducting legal research using databases such as CanLII, Westlaw, Lexis and Carswell.
• Ability to read and write French fluently.

The cover letter will be used as a writing sample and will be evaluated for spelling, grammar, clarity, and overall editing quality. It will form part of the assessment of your suitability and readiness to work at a senior, independent level within the justice system. Chat GPT, CoPilot, artificial intelligence tools, search engines, etc.). Typing Test Required: A typing speed of at least 50 WPM is desired with minimal errors. Selected candidates will be asked to complete a typing test in advance of their interview.
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.
Bilingual Position: If you are considered for a bilingual position a French language proficiency test will be administered during the assessment process to evaluate the candidate’s ability to speak, read and write fluently.
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).
Internal candidates are encouraged to discuss the option of a temporary assignment with their current supervisor.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
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.
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Candidates are required to apply 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;