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Corporate Legal Advisor

3 months ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

Key Responsibilities

The Court of King's Bench serves as the Superior Trial Court for the Province, adjudicating family, civil, and criminal cases, as well as 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:

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

You will need to work both autonomously and collaboratively with Justices, fellow Legal Counsel, and articling students. A high degree of independence is essential, as you will be responsible for executing and advising on standard, non-standard, and complex legal matters and research projects while effectively managing workloads and competing priorities.

To excel in this position, you must possess: exceptional research, analytical, and organizational abilities; a comprehensive 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, statutes, and case law is essential.

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

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

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) Degree, complemented by 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 capabilities. It also encompasses prior court or tribunal experience.

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

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

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 Term:
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 obtain the required documents/checks from their current province of residence.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

For further information regarding the benefits and opportunities offered by the Government of Alberta, please refer to the relevant resources.

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  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
  • Leadership and mentorship programs