Paralegal

Job Information
Job Title: Paralegal 
Job Requisition ID: 78683
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 16, 2026
Classification: Legal Administration 4 
Salary: $2,571.26 to $3,253.45 bi-weekly ($67,110 - $84,915/year)

This position is with the Civil Forfeiture office (CFO), under the Law Enforcement and Oversight Branch. For more information, please visit here: Law enforcement | and Civil forfeiture |

Working closely with the CFO Director, Legal Counsel, and staff, as a Paralegal you will support the rest of the CFO and litigation counsel in civil forfeiture matters and serves as a primary office contact for legal professionals, law enforcement, the general public, and the courts. By working as part of a collaborative team in this unique practice area, you will help ensure the Civil Forfeiture program meets its objectives.  

Job duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

•    Reviewing police referrals (investigative files), determine completeness, identify issues, and prepare file summary for lawyer.

•    Performing informational searches.

•    Drafting legal; correspondence.

•    Ensuring compliance with civil forfeiture legislation and regulations and CFO policies.

•    Managing and organizing files and voluminous records.

•    Liaising with police, Crown prosecutors, and lLawyers handling civil forfeiture cases regarding referrals and file status.

•    Use tools such as Outlook; Microsoft Word; JOIN; and other databases to carry out responsibilities.

•    Any other paralegal duties as required.

As the successful candidate, you will perform high quality work, sometimes under significant time pressures, while meeting critical deadlines. The ability to proactively handle many tasks with limited instruction and self-prioritize a high-volume workload is vital. You will work accurately and promptly applying correct spelling, grammar, and legal terminology, and must have strong writing, research, and technical/computer 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: 

• Agility: You adapt quickly to changing priorities and respond with effective decisions.
• Build Collaborative Environments: You are able to manage relationships in order to work towards a common goal.
• Creative Problem Solving: You are proactive in identifying solutions and focusing on continuous improvement.
• Develop Networks: You understand the necessity of proactively build networks, connect and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking: You recognize the broader impact of your work and to be able to understand broader goals. 

A two-year diploma in a related field plus three years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: 1 year of experience for 1 year of education or 1 year of education for 1 year of experience.

The following are considered requirements for this role:

•    Two (2) or more years of paralegal experience with the Alberta (or any provincial) Crown Prosecution Service, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, or a criminal law firm.

•    Experience reviewing and summarizing police investigative file materials.

The following are considered assets for this role:

•    Knowledge of criminal procedure.

•    Familiarity with civil forfeiture legislation and civil procedure.

•    Experience drafting and managing correspondence, memoranda, legal precedents and reports.

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

Office will be located in Downtown Edmonton. 
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time)
Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)

•    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.

What the GoA has to offer to prospective employee:

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - working-for-alberta-public-

•    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

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.

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 Alysha Hendriksen