Senior Legal Advisor

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

Role Overview

The Court of King's Bench serves as the Superior Trial Court for the Province, addressing family, civil, and criminal cases, along with appeals from the Court of Justice decisions.

As a Legal Counsel, you will report to the Senior Legal/Executive Counsel/Director of the Court of King's Bench and will be tasked with:

  • Delivering legal analysis, drafting, editing, and research services for the judiciary of the King's Bench.
  • Offering legal support for Court committees, projects, and initiatives; and
  • Overseeing the Court's articling students, which includes evaluating workloads, assigning tasks, and supervising various legal research projects.

You will need to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with Justices, fellow Legal Counsel, and articling students. The role demands a high level of independence, enabling you to execute and advise on standard, non-standard, and complex legal matters and research initiatives while effectively managing workloads and competing priorities.

To excel in this position, you must possess: exceptional research, analytical, and organizational capabilities; a profound understanding of the legal principles governing the Court; and substantial knowledge of criminal, family, civil, and administrative law, including Canadian and international case law and legislation. Familiarity with Alberta Rules of Court, Alberta statutes, and case law is essential.

Outstanding decision-making and communication skills (both verbal and written) are necessary, alongside proficient computer skills.

Proficiency in French legal language (both written and oral) is considered advantageous for this role.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) Degree, supplemented with the following:

  • Civil Crown Counsel 2 (CCC2) requires a minimum of four (4) years of directly related post-bar legal experience.
  • Civil Crown Counsel 3 (CCC3) necessitates a minimum of eleven (11) years of directly related post-bar legal experience.
  • Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligibility for membership is mandatory.

Relevant legal experience includes extensive familiarity with Canadian legal research tools, well-honed research and analytical skills, and exceptional legal writing abilities. Prior court or tribunal experience is also beneficial.

A strong academic record is crucial, and an LLM is an asset. Experience in law journals and other legal writing is advantageous and will be regarded favorably.

Supervisory experience is an asset. While not mandatory, fluency in French is considered beneficial.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the essential education and experience required for appointment to this classification.

Additional Information

Work Hours:
7.25 hours / 36.25 hours per week.

Employment Type:
This is a permanent or contract full-time position.

Location:
Calgary

Candidates will be responsible for any costs associated with obtaining the necessary documents/checks or interview travel expenses. Out-of-province applicants can acquire the required documents/checks from their current province of residence.

Final candidates will undergo a security screening.

Information regarding the benefits offered to prospective employees includes:

  • Working for the Alberta Public Service -
  • Pension plans:
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
  • Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
  • Professional learning and development -
  • Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
  • Leadership and mentorship programs

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