Job Information
Job Title: Judicial Assistant/Paralegal
Job Requisition ID: 83764
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until filled
Classification: Legal Administration 3
Salary: $2,471.59 - $3,127.35 biweekly ($64,508 – $81,623 /yearly)

The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in protected 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: http://www.justice.alberta.ca

The Court of King’s Bench is the Superior Trial Court for the Province, hearing trials in civil and criminal matters and appeals from decisions of the Court of Justice. Court of King's Bench of Alberta (albertacourts.ca)

Role Responsibilities

Judicial Assistants/Paralegal are senior frontline representatives of the Court and Alberta Justice, supporting the judiciary, counsel, and litigants in the Alberta Justice system. You will be responsible for managing executive administrative and paralegal functions related to members of the judiciary, including decision preparation, formatting, and filing; arranging travel; calendar management, committee work, and other executive assistant duties as required. You will also provide back-up to the other Judicial Assistant/Paralegal positions. Your excellent knowledge of the Court system,



Court procedures and relevant legislation will allow you to identify and deal quickly with complex technical problems as they arise. You will ensure proper compliance with legislation, rules, practice notes and notices to the profession, while at the same time assisting in the efficient managing of matters before the court. You will have daily contact with the judiciary, lawyers, Court personnel, unrepresented litigants and others. Your excellent interpersonal skills will be needed to liaise with these key stakeholders before, during, and subsequent to Court proceedings. The successful candidates must act in a responsible and professional manner reflecting the fair and equitable delivery of justice in Alberta. As a Judicial Assistant/Paralegal, working in a team environment as well as independently, you will be responsible for providing executive administrative and legal support to five Justices of the Court of King’s Bench.

You will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to:

- Managing calendars and limited scheduling duties.
- Documenting and processing various claims/expenses.
- Typing, formatting, editing and proofreading judgments, including research, to ensure accuracy of the finished product prior to filing.
- Carrying out legal research and analysis for diverse and complex issues associated with cases.




- Preparing materials for court and/or attending court/meetings.
- Handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Providing comprehensive file management and associated consultation and specialized services for assigned cases.
- Handling incoming telephone inquiries.
- 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/Paralegals.
- Performing other related tasks as requested.

Role Responsibilities Continued

As the ideal candidate, you will possess strong communication (oral and written) and problem-solving skills; possess excellent typing and computer skills; be highly organized; have advanced proofreading skills; and will be highly motivated and creative in managing multiple projects with competing deadlines. It is imperative that the ideal candidate has worked solely for at least three executives, lawyers, or judges at a given time. To succeed in this role, you must have excellent attendance, as well as exercise a high level of professionalism, flexibility, and attention to detail. You will possess strong leadership skills and have a well-developed ability to work independently. Having excellent knowledge of the court system, court procedures and relevant legislation will allow you to identify and deal quickly with complex technical problems as they arise.

Competencies for this position include:

- Excellent communication and judgement
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Punctuality
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work independently and without supervision
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