Judicial Assistant Team Lead 68990
Judicial Assistant Team Lead 68990
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Job Title:Judicial Assistant Team Lead
Job Requisition ID:68990
Ministry:Justice
Location:Edmonton
Full or PartTime:FullTime
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:April 26 2025
Classification:Legal Administration 3
Salary: $2218.33 to $2732.47 biweekly $57898 $71317per 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: 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 Kings Bench the Alberta Court of Justice and provincial administrative and regulatory bodies. To learn more about the Court of Appeal of Alberta please visit: Responsibilities
Are you a highly motivated professional with experience in the legal or court field Do you possess strong interpersonal and communication skills Are you eager to further develop your leadership abilities by coaching and motivating a dynamic team If so the Edmonton Court of Appeal has an opportunity waiting for you!
Reporting to the Director of Operations you will be responsible for the daytoday supervision and management of a team of Judicial Assistants while also performing the duties of a Judicial Assistant.
As a Team Lead you will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to:
- Participating in the recruitment process and coordinating onboarding and training for new Judicial Assistants.
- Administering the performance planning process for judicial assistants ensuring that goals are set reviewed and achieved.
- Managing leave requests absences and time entries ensuring adequate coverage for the judges is maintained.
- Monitoring workloads reallocating/delegating work and assisting with prioritization of tasks.
- Reviewing and seeking approval for requests for professional development.
- Building a collaborative environment which supports productivity and helps to achieve positive outcomes.
- Ensuring appropriate supplies are maintained.
- Participating in leadership initiatives for the Court of Appeal and representing the Judicial Assistant Team on various committees.
You will also provide comprehensive senior executive administrative and legal support to one or more Justices of the Court of Appeal of Alberta including but not limited to:
- Managing the office of the assigned judge(s).
- Managing the judgment process from inception to publication which includes: typing formatting editing and proofreading judgmentsas well as researching and verifying case and statute citations to ensure accuracy of the finished product prior to filing.
- Managing calendars and scheduling appointments.
- Documenting and processing budgetary/claim expenses.
- 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 hardcopy 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.
- Performing backup duties for other Judicial Assistants.
Please click on this linkto view the job description for this position.
Qualifications
Required: Two 2 year diploma in a related field (e.g. Legal Assistant Paralegal etc. plus two 2 years progressively related experience in a legal or court field or environment.
Examples of related experience that will be considered include: Judicial Assistant Judicial or Court Clerk Legal Assistant and Executive Assistant and Administrative 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:
- Supervisory work experience (including Acting Supervisor work experience; please ensure acting experience is captured on your resume).
- Experience as a Judicial Assistant preferably with the Court of Appeal of Alberta.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Access PowerPoint Publisher One Note and Outlook).
- Experience working with CAMS (Court of Appeal Management System).
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 300400 words) of how your skills and qualifications make you suitable for this role. Cover letters will be assessed for writing skills as part of the screening process.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Position Information:
- This is for one fulltime permanent position.
- Work Location: Court of Appeal Building Edmonton 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. Outofprovince 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 Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development Alberta Public Service Careers tool .
- Positive workplace culture and worklife balance.
- Opportunity to participate in a flexible work arrangementafter the first 12 months of employmentallowing you to workfrom home up to two days per week.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
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: Leading and contributing 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 interrelated 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.
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 parttime or fulltime)
Ex: Judicial Assistant Jan 2006 June 2009 Parttime (three 8hour shifts/week)
For any PostSecondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program
Please specify the year you graduated.
Ex: Bachelor of Justice Studies 4year 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 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. 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 contactSonya BartleyWynterat.
Employment Type
Full Time
