Legal Counsel

3 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 62013
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Contract (2 years)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 2

**Salary**: $6,470.14 to $8,012.44 bi-weekly ($168,870 - $209,124 per year)

The Court of Appeal of Alberta is the highest court in the province, hearing appeals in all areas of law from decisions of the Court of King’s Bench, the Alberta Court of Justice, and provincial administrative and regulatory bodies.

The Court of Appeal sits in both Edmonton and Calgary. Members of the Court also sit as members of the Courts of Appeal for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

**Role Responsibilities**:
Do you have a strong background in legal research and writing and well-developed analytical skills? If so, the Court of Appeal is recruiting to a legal position that may interest you

Under the general supervision of and reporting to the Chief Justice of Alberta and the Court’s Executive Director/Registrar, this position assists one or two Court of Appeal Justices.

This role involves:

- Assisting the Court in the efficient administration of justice through the provision of legal and administration services.
- Reviewing appeal materials and consulting with the Justices on legal issues that may require additional research, which also entails assigning and overseeing that research by Court students.
- Staying apprised of changes in legislation and case law.
- Maintaining and updating internal legal resources for use by the judiciary and judicial staff.
- Drafting and/or editing papers, speeches, or presentation materials, as requested.
- Participating in Court administration committee work and helping manage the student program. Legal counsel act as mentors to the articling students. Adapting to change and working with evolving technologies such as e-filing, paperless court records, and electronic hearings.To be successful in this role, you must possess:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including speechwriting skills.
- Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills.
- Well-developed legal research skills. Ability to work in a highly demanding environment with limited supervision.Please

**Qualifications**:
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree supplemented with a minimum of four (4) years directly related legal experience.

Related legal experience includes extensive experience with Canadian legal research tools, well-developed research and analytical skills, and exceptional legal writing skills. It also includes prior court or tribunal experience.

Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligibility for membership is required.

All applicants must provide a cover letter, law school transcripts, and a general writing sample. In your cover letter, please provide a brief overview (approximately 300-400 words) of how your skills and qualifications make you suitable for this role. Writing samples will be assessed for quality of work as part of the screening process.

**Assets**
- A Master of Laws degree (LLM)
- Law journal and other legal writing experience
- Supervisory work experience
- Written and oral communication skills in French

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

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**Notes**:
**Position Information**:

- This posting will be used to fill one (1) contract, full-time position with a duration of two (2) years.
- Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day (36.25 hours per week), Monday to Friday. Location: Court of Appeal in Edmonton (1A Sir Winston Churchill Square).Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

- Working for the Alberta Public Service -- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - _*Contract employees are not eligible for LTDI benefits; other applicable benefits may vary._
- Professional learning and development
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to participate in hybrid work arrangement, working from home up to two days per week. Leadership and mentorship programs.Please note that contract employees are not eligible to participate in the GoA pension plan.

**APS Competencies**

Competencies 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:

- **Agility**:Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and work effectively in a changing environment.
- **Develop Networks**:Proactively build networ

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