Are you a senior legal assistant or executive support professional looking to take your career to the next level?

The Judicial Paralegal role offers a unique and prestigious opportunity to work at the centre of Alberta’s justice system, providing trusted, frontline support to federally appointed Justices. This position carries significant responsibility, discretion, and confidentiality, directly contributing to legal decisions and public confidence in the administration of justice. The work is fast-paced and intellectually engaging, involving a wide range of legal matters, including complex, high-profile, and precedent-setting cases. You will gain deep insight into court operations and judicial decision-making while working independently and providing executive-level support.

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

- Coordinate calendars, court sittings, and travel arrangements.
- 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 and privacy requirements, and publication bans are met.
- Researching and preparing correspondence and memoranda of a highly complex and confidential nature.
- Preparing material for court hearings.
- Establishing and maintaining hard-copy and electronic filing systems including organizing and classifying records.
- Coordinating meetings and conferences, which includes organizing and assembling all documents required.
- Regular interaction with judiciary,



legal counsel, court staff, senior leadership, and external partners.
- Manage multiple priorities concurrently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain professionalism and composure when handling sensitive matters.
- Assisting with the training of new Judicial Paralegals as well as performing backup duties for other Judicial Paralegals.

This is not a developmental role – it requires exceptional judgement, ethical conduct, and a high level of trust. You must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and a dependable legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The Court of Appeal offers:

- A rewarding career at Alberta's highest court in a prestigious professional environment.
- Direct exposure to leading judges and experienced legal professionals.
- Diverse learning opportunities across a wide range of legal subject areas.
- Strong professional relationships developed through close collaboration with judges, lawyers, and colleagues.
- A supportive, team-oriented workplace that values respect, growth, and excellence.
- Meaningful public service work that contributes to the administration of justice for Albertans.

Qualifications

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

Related experience includes but is not limited to: Judicial Paralegal/Assistant, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Executive Support/Assistant, Legal Administration.

Pay: $64,508.00-$81,623.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 Judicial Paralegal (Canada)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Canada