Barrister & Solicitor

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 62281
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 7, 2024
Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 2 - 3
Salary:
Civil Crown Counsel 2 - $5,303.39 to $6,567.57 biweekly ($138,418.00 - $171,414.00 /year)
Civil Crown Counsel 3 - $7,063.55 to $7,832.16 biweekly ($184,359.00 - $204,419.00 /year)
The Legal Services Division of Alberta Justice (the Division) is the civil legal advisor to the Government of Alberta. Legal officers in the Division practice in diverse areas of law. They carry out a variety of functions, including providing legal advice to Government departments; managing risks; conducting civil litigation; and drafting bills, regulations, Orders in Council and Ministerial orders.
The Legal Services Division is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. With its inclusive workforce, employees are engaged and supported at all career stages.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD). For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
Below is the minimum number of years required for each classification:
Civil Crown Counsel 2 (4 years to 11 years of related experience)
Civil Crown Counsel 3 (over 11 years of related experience)
Civil litigation experience is required. Tax and/or insolvency litigation experience would be an asset.

In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:

• Legal experience and expertise,
• Relevant strengths and skills,
• Reasons for interest in the position

Are you ready to use your legal skills in a collaborative and diverse environment while working on interesting, challenging, and unique litigation matters? If your answer is yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Edmonton office of the Legal Services Division Civil Litigation Team is looking for a civil litigator. As a lawyer on this team, you will lead and support other lawyers conducting a wide variety of civil litigation matters including monetary claims in tort and contract, judicial reviews and other administrative law proceedings, class actions, and other matters as required.

The position offers interesting and challenging work, including:

• Drafting a variety of court documents, briefs, and opinions
• Developing and implementing strategies and plans for litigation
• Frequently appearing in regular and special chambers, before mediators or arbitrators, at public fatality inquiries, and potentially conducting trials or appeals

To succeed in this role, you will need strong analytical skills, superior oral and written advocacy, and exceptional communication skills. You must also enjoy working as part of a collegial team and possess strong client relationship skills.
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