Paralegal

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Government of Alberta Full time
Job Information
Job Title: Paralegal
Job Requisition ID: 68636
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: April 2, 2025
Classification: Legal Administration 4
Salary: $2,379.63 to $2,938.31 bi-weekly ($62,108.34 - $76,689.89 /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.

Are you a self-motivated Paralegal looking for a new role where you can actively provide high level paralegal support using your advanced legal administration skills? If so, we have a Paralegal opportunity with the Legal Services Division that could be right for you

Reporting to the Paralegal Manager, you will be responsible to provide a broad range of support to the Executive Team handling complex legal matters. The Executive Team will rely heavily on you, and you will serve as the primary contact with division clients, legal professionals, law enforcement, witnesses, experts, victims, general public, and the courts.

The Paralegal's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

- Manages the Contingent Liability Process with Executive Director of Litigation.
- Collaborates with the Divisional Support Office to run various reports for the Office of the Controller, Office of the Auditor General, and Senior Financial Officer's.
- Provides detailed knowledge and precise answers within tight timelines to the Executive Director of Litigation.
- Drafts correspondence (emails, letters, memorandums) in response to auditors and financial officers.
- Liaises with assistants and various counsel on process of contingent liability and outside counsel.
- Provides comprehensive and accurate file management with a very large number of files.
- Drafts complex briefing notes to obtain outside counsel.
- Drafts retainer agreements for outside counsel including high level retainers.
- Drafts retainer agreements for Expropriation inquiry officers.
- Oversees outside counsel invoices including tracking.
- Drafts various Expropriation documents (Appointment of Inquiry Officer, Certificate of Approval, Notice of Extension of Report, etc.) within the timeline of the Expropriation Act.
- Conducts Alberta and Federal Corporate searches for Executive Directors.
- Conducts Court of King's Bench searches for Executive Directors.

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.

- Creative Problem Solving: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.
- Agility: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.
- Drive for Results: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives.
- Building Collaborative Environments: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives.
- Developing Networks: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others.

Qualifications

- Two-year diploma in a related field (Paralegal, Legal Assistant)
- Plus, three years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described.

Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Assets for this role include:

- Experience in civil filing procedures and legal citation.
- Experience working within the Microsoft Office suite (Adobe, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
- ARTS training, Prolaw training, Briefing note preparation training.

Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (36.25/week)

Positions Currently available: One (1) Permanent salaried position

Location: 4th Floor, Bowker Building, 9833 109 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 2E8

Written assessment may be a part of the selection process.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening.

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.

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.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Opeyemi Ayobami Asama at Opeyemi.Asama@gov.ab.ca.

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