21 Oct
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Government of Alberta
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Edmonton
21 Oct
Government of Alberta
Edmonton
Barrister & Solicitor (Civil Litigation) Ministry: Justice Full or Part-Time: Full Time Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Civil Crown Counsel 1-3 Civil Crown Counsel 1: $3,947.31 to $4,972.47 bi-weekly ($103,024.79 to $129,781.47 annually) Civil Crown Counsel 2: $5,593.60 to $6,926.96 bi-weekly ($145,992.96 to $180,793.66 annually) Civil Crown Counsel 3: $7,450.08 to $8,260.75 bi-weekly ($194,447.09 to $215,605.58 annually) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. Justice, Legal Services Division, is responsible for providing quality legal advice to the Government of Alberta. Our lawyers are involved in a wide range of legal work that is challenging, interesting, significant, and ever-changing. 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. Are you ready to use your legal skills in a collaborative and diverse environment while working on interesting, challenging, and unique litigation matters? The Civil Litigation Team is looking for a litigator. As a lawyer on this team, you will have conduct of files 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. Drafting a variety of court documents, briefs, and opinions.
Conducting research related to litigation matters. Developing and implementing strategies and plans for litigation. Frequently appearing in the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench, conducting questioning and cross-examinations, attending before mediators, 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. Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Develop Self and Others : Desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and others. Develop Networks : Proactively builds networks, connects and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders. Creative Problem Solving : A Bachelor of Laws (LL.
You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta. Civil Crown Counsel 1: 0-4 years of legal experience. Civil Crown Counsel 2: A minimum of 4 years of legal experience. Civil Crown Counsel 3: A minimum of 11 years of legal experience. Your legal experience and expertise, Monday
- Friday, 8:15 am
- 4:30 pm (36.25 /week) One Permanent position is available. Final candidates will be asked to undergo a criminal records check (CRC). Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
📌 Barrister & Solicitor (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
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