Job Information

Job Title: Judicial Paralegal

Job Requisition ID: 76627

Ministry: Justice

Location: Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Classification: Legal Administration 3

Salary: $2,471.59 - $3,127.35 biweekly ($64,508 – $81,623 /yearly)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Ministry of Alberta 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.

Please review Alberta Justice to learn more and what it has to offer.

The Alberta Court of Justice will recognize the importance of working collaboratively with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, and have a working knowledge around the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action. They also understand the importance of child and family involvement, connection, and collaboration to a large array of other cultures and communities.

Please review Alberta Court of Justice to learn more and what it has to offer.

Role Responsibilities

Do you have experience providing Executive and Legal Assistant support within a challenging and dynamic work environment? Do you want to work with the busiest court in Alberta,



assisting the Justices of the Alberta Court of Justice in rendering judgments that will impact Albertans? If so, the Alberta Court of Justice has an exciting opportunity to provide executive and legal support to the justices in Calgary.

As a Judicial Paralegal, working in a team environment as well as independently, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and legal support for a number of Justices of the Alberta Court of Justice, including but not limited to:

- Managing calendars and scheduling appointments.
- 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.
- Researching and preparing correspondence and memoranda of a highly complex and confidential nature.
- Preparing material for court hearings.
- Handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Establish and maintain hard-copy and electronic filing systems including organizing and classifying records.
- Handling incoming telephone inquiries and mail.
- Coordinating travel arrangements are often of a complex nature.
- Coordinating meetings and conferences, which include organizing and assembling all documents required.
- Scheduling judicial assignments.




- Performing backup duties for other Judicial Paralegals.
- Performing other related administrative tasks as requested.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented, and a dependable legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You demonstrate strong judgement, discretion, and the confidence to elevate or address issues as needed. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, including advanced editing and proofreading, you balance independence and collaboration. Technologically adept and adaptable, you manage competing priorities with ease while engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders. This is not a developmental role – it requires exceptional judgement, ethical conduct, and a high level of trust. You will demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and a genuine commitment to fostering a cooperative and supportive environment where everyone can succeed.

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.

- Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
- Drive for Results: Ability to know what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization.
- Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in r

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