Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 53676
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: February 21, 2024

Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 3

**Salary**: $6,857.81 to $7,604.03 bi-weekly ($178,988 to $198,465/year)

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. Follow this link to find out more about our department:
**Role Responsibilities**:
In this role you will be responsible for the development and coordination of ministry information/reports, including ministerial information requests, briefings, correspondence, inquiry responses, and other reporting statistics that support the strategic decision-making process for executive management. The Issues Advisor also analyzes and integrates information produced by ministry staff to ensure that information related to operations, programs and services, policies and initiatives align with ministry and government priorities.

The ability to change directions quickly and re-prioritize activities in a high volume, highly complex and fast paced environment is essential to succeed in this position. This role involves a strong component of strategic issues management and coordination - working closely with the Deputy Minister's Office, Ministry Correspondence Unit, other executive offices, as well as ministry staff on key background documents to support government decision making. You will directly impact the service and information provided to ministry stakeholders and will act for the Director, Executive Operations as needed.

The Legal Issues Advisor is expected to competently manage intermediate to senior level legal matters with medium to high risk and complexity. Your advice should be solution-focused, clear, concise and practical. You will:

- Identify and research relevant legal issues
- Ascertain all relevant facts
- Research, review, and synthesize relevant case law, legislation, and policies
- Draft thorough and clear advice, identifying risk, and providing conclusions or options to mitigate risk.

**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:

- **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.
- **Creative Problem Solving**: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
- **Develop Networks**: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
- **Agility**: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

**Qualifications**:
**Requirements**:

- A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD).
- Minimum of eleven (11) years of related experience. Related experience should include:

- Issues identification including legal implications, risks, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Giving advice, including deep understanding of the importance of defining the problem, developing solutions and analyzing the solutions so that robust decision-making can occur.
- Working in a multifaceted, fast-paced environment, using well developed verbal and written communication skills in the transfer of information to inform and influence executives and senior officials.
- Strong change management, project management, and organizational skills, including managing a number of complex issues simultaneously and still delivering on results.
- You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.

**Assets**:

- Thorough understanding of department mandate, goals, policies, regulations, and government strategic directions.
- Specific knowledge of department planning processes and Minister/Deputy Minister correspondence guidelines.
- Excellent social research skills, policy analysis, and experience leading projects or committees.

**In your cover letter, please briefly summarize**:

- Legal experience and any expertise,
- Relevant strengths and skills, and
- Re

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