Judicial Assistant

Job Information
Job Title: Judicial Assistant / Judicial Paralegal 
Job Requisition ID: 79041
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton and Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent and Wage (6-month term) Positions
Scope: Open Competition 
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are selected
Classification: Legal Administration 3
Salary: $2,399.60 to $3,036.26 bi-weekly ($62,629 to $79,246 per year)

The Ministry of 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 the link to see what else we have to offer:

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. To learn more about the Court of Appeal of Alberta, please visit:

Are you an experienced legal assistant or executive support professional looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your work directly contributes to decisions that shape the lives of Albertans?

If so, the Alberta Court of Appeal invites you to apply for an exciting opportunity to support appellate Justices in Edmonton and Calgary – at the highest court in the province.

As a Judicial Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting one or more Justices of the Alberta Court of Appeal. Working in a team environment, you will provide comprehensive legal and executive administrative support, including:

• Managing calendars and scheduling appointments.
• Documenting and processing budgetary/claim expenses.
• Typing, formatting, editing and proofreading judgments, including researching and verifying case and statute citations, to ensure accuracy of the finished product prior to filing.
• Researching and preparing correspondence and memoranda of a highly complex and confidential nature.
• Preparing material for court hearings.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Establishing and maintaining hard-copy and electronic filing systems including organizing and classifying records.
• Handling incoming telephone inquiries and mail.
• Coordinating travel arrangements often of a complex nature.
• Coordinating meetings and conferences, which includes organizing and assembling all documents required. 
• Assisting with the training of new Judicial Assistants.
• Performing backup duties for other Judicial Assistants.
   

As the ideal candidate, you will bring: 

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent time management skills and a creative approach to managing multiple projects with competing deadlines. 
• A high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. 
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position. 

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:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
   
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
   
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
   
• 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.

Required: Two (2) year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, Paralegal, etc.) plus two (2) years of progressively related experience in a legal or court field or environment.

Examples of related experience include: Judicial Assistant, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, and Executive Assistant.

Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of: 

• One year of directly related experience for one year of education, or 
• One year of directly related education for one year of experience.
  
  

Assets
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience as a Judicial Assistant (at least 5 years of experience is preferred).
• Experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Experience working in a court environment.
• A Legal Assistant diploma.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, One Note and Outlook).
  
  

All applicants are required to provide a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please provide a brief overview (approximately words) of how your skills and qualifications make you suitable for this role.

As part of the screening process, cover letters and resumes will be assessed for writing skills. AI usage is not permitted in the Courts; therefore, we require applicants to submit their applications without the assistance of AI. 

Selected candidates may be asked to complete typing and grammar tests following the interview stage. A typing speed of at least 60 WPM is required.

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

• Positions Available: One temporary wage position (6‑month term) and permanent positions
• Work Location: Court of Appeal, Law Courts Building, Edmonton, Alberta, or Court of Appeal, 2600, 450 1 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week
  
  

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - 
• 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.
  
  

*Wage positions are compensated only for hours worked and are not eligible for benefits or pension contributions. In lieu of statutory holidays and vacation pay, an additional 11.6% will be added to your pay.

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.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:

• Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
• Please specify employment status (i.e., casual, part-time, or full-time)
• Ex: Judicial Assistant, Jan June 2009, Part-time (three, 8-hour shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:

• Please specify your major and length of program
• Please specify the year you graduated.
• Ex: Bachelor of Justice Studies, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

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 ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sonya Bartley-Wynter at Sonya.Bartley-