Barrister Solicitor 66337
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Job Title:Barrister and Solicitor Civil Litigation Team
Job Requisition ID:
Ministry:Justice
Location:Edmonton or Calgary
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date: April 30 2025
Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 23
Salary:
- Civil Crown Counsel 2:$5462.50 $6764.60 biweekly $142571.25 to $176556.06 / year)
- Civil Crown Counsel 3: $7275.46 $8067.13 biweekly $189889.51 to $210552.09 / year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion please visit: learn more about Alberta Justice please visit: Legal Services Division is responsible for providing quality legal advice to the Government of Alberta. The work is fastpaced and provided in a collaborative team environment. Our lawyers are involved in a wide range of legal work that is challenging interesting important and everchanging. 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.
Role Responsibilities
Are you ready to use your legal knowledge and advocacy 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 Legal Services Division Civil Litigation Team is looking for two intermediate or senior civil litigators. As a lawyer on this highperforming 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.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
APS Competencies
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.
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.
In your cover letter please briefly summarize:
- Legal experience and expertise
- Relevant strengths and skills
- Reasons for interest in the position
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Hours of work: Monday Friday 8:15 am 4:30 pm 36.25 /week)
Positions Currently Available: Two permanent positions.
Location: One opportunity is located in Edmonton. One opportunity is located in Edmonton or Calgary.
Edmonton business address:
9th floor Peace Hills Trust Tower
th Street
Edmonton AB T5J 3S8
Calgary business address:
17th floor 6395th Ave SW
Calgary AB T2P 0M9
Final candidates will be asked 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. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
What we offer:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- Positive workplace culture and worklife balance.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
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 postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information 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.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Opeyemi Asama at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
