Government of Alberta

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. To follow this link find out more about our department: The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) prosecutes persons charged with Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and provincial statute offences. The ACPS promotes safe communities by vigorously prosecuting cases involving serious and violent crime, working with individuals and organizations in the community to identify and implement improved and alternative approaches to the administration of criminal justice. In addition, the ACPS develops criminal law policy for the province and supports criminal law consultation with other levels of government. Information regarding the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) can be found by visiting our website at: South Region Lethbridge - Job Information   Job Requisition ID: 51611 Ministry: Justice Location: Lethbridge Full or Part-Time: Part Time Hours of Work: 18.125 hours per week Regular/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: January 11, 2024 Classification: Subsidiary 01B 3625 Legal Administration 2 Salary: $2,073.50 to $2,549.41 bi-weekly Role Responsibilities Are you looking for a great opportunity to provide administrative support for the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment? ACPS has an exciting opportunity for one Permanent Legal Assistant position at their Lethbridge Regional Office. As a Legal Assistant your key responsibilities will include: Drafting, preparing, processing and filing routine court documents as required. Preparing and organizing trial books and exhibit books. Preparing and organizing file materials from electronic sources to trial files. Preparing and processing documentation required for search warrant extensions. Scheduling witness interviews that may involve attending and taking notes for Crown Prosecutors. Scheduling and organizing witness travel arrangements Making arrangements for Police Officers and other witnesses via CCTV applications. Preparing witnesses for court by explaining the criminal process, answering questions or concerns, resolving issues and directing accused and/or witnesses to appropriate resources. Liaising with policing and other agencies to ensure that subpoenas have been served. Participating in legal research at the direction of Crown Prosecutors. Utilizing and updating the Justice Online Information Network (JOIN) and Prosecutor Information System Manager (PRISM) and Criminal e-file (CReF) to verify charges, court dates, assigned Prosecutors, locations and subpoenaed witnesses. Using the Summation program to manage large case files. Working within the office procedures to track and maintain file integrity. Maintaining Crown Prosecutors’ diarizing system. Other office duties as required. The ideal candidate will possess: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong problem solving skills. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work with stakeholders in a professional manner. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines. Qualifications Two-year diploma in a related field such as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Office Administration or Criminology plus a minimum of one year progressively responsible related experience such as Legal Assistant, Office Administration working in a legal administrative role within an office setting.

The Legal Services Division of Alberta Justice (the Division) is the civil legal advisor to the Government of Alberta. Legal officers in the Division practice in diverse areas of law. They carry out a variety of functions, including providing legal advice to Government departments; managing risks; conducting civil litigation; and drafting bills, regulations, Orders in Council and Ministerial orders. 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. The Legislative Counsel Office is responsible for drafting government bills, regulations and Orders in Council. The office also works with the King’s Printer to make the laws of Alberta available to the public.   Job Information Job Requisition ID: 51680 Ministry: Justice Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Regular/Temporary: Temporary - 12 months with the possibility of extension Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates found Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 5 Salary: $8,313.36 to $9,502.54 bi-weekly ($216,978 - $248,016/year) Role Responsibilities The Alberta Legislative Counsel Office is looking for a self-motivated, energetic individual with demonstrated legislative drafting and leadership skills who will use their excellent English language writing ability to draft high quality Government Bills for introduction in the Legislative Assembly and to draft Regulations and Orders in Council for Government. You will provide advice to the Government and Crown agencies on the development of legislation and regulatory policies. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Legislative Counsel and Registrar of Regulations, your primary responsibility will be to provide advice and mentorship to legislative drafters to assist the Alberta Government and its Ministries in achieving their legislative objectives. Additional duties involve drafting complex bills and regulations in accordance with Legislative Counsel Office standards and performing related legal services. This position will ensure client Ministries’ policy objectives are met by: Mentoring legislative drafters with less drafting experience; Contributing to the drafting resources of the Legislative Counsel Office; Providing legal and legislative advice and opinions on legislative proposals made by Ministries; Advising ministry officials on their legislative proposals and assisting them in achieving their policy goals through legislation where appropriate; Providing impartial, high-quality legislative drafting services to the government; Drafting bills and regulations in a timely and effective manner in accordance with drafting standards; and Responding to client ministries’ concerns and questions regarding the making, drafting, and filing of regulations. Qualifications A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta. A minimum of 10 years of legislative drafting experience is required. Intellectual inquiry, problem-solving and innovative thinking, combined with precision and thoroughness, are required in this position. Strong client focus, effective verbal and written communication skills, and effective interpersonal skills are essential to your success in this role, as you must understand your client's policy goals and be able to express them in a legislative framework that the clients can understand and explain to others. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively will ensure you are successful in meeting the demands of this position. As the ideal candidate you possess: A minimum of 10 years experience drafting government legislation while employed as a legislative drafter for a Government Legislative Counsel Office or a Parliamentary Counsel Office; Experience drafting the most complex, politically sensitive government bills and regulation projects; Demonstrated experience in a leadership role in a legislative counsel office; Demonstrated experience mentoring and coaching other legislative drafters; Demonstrated experience dealing with multiple complex files. A graduate diploma or professional certificate in Legislative drafting is considered an asset. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize: Legal experience and expertise, Relevant strengths and skills, and Reasons for interest in the position Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Notes Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours of work per week (Monday to Friday). Successful 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. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. Links and information on what the GoA has to offer prospective employees: Working for the Alberta Public Service Professional learning and development Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool Management Employees Pension Plan (MSPP) Alberta Public Service Benefit Information (Benefits) Leadership and mentorship programs Positive workplace culture and work-life balance Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements 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.   Systems Thinking: Work done is part of a larger integrated and inner-related environment. 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. Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience and work effectively in changing environments. Drive for Results : Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability. Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with stakeholders. Build Collaborative Environment : Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively. Develop Self and Others : Commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others. How To Apply   Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.   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.   It 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. If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Joe Nasr at joe.nasr@gov.ab.ca.

One of Alberta Justice’s core businesses is to provide Legal and strategic services to government and is done by the Legal Services Division. It includes providing legal advice, managing risks, conducting civil litigation, drafting legislation, regulations and orders-in-council, and retaining outside counsel. Legal Services is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers.   The Legislative Counsel Office is responsible for drafting government bills, regulations and Orders in Council. The office also works with the King’s Printer to make the laws of Alberta available to the public.   Job Information Job Requisition ID: 51686 Ministry: Justice Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Regular/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates found Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 1 - 4 Salary: Civil Crown Counsel 1 (Less than four years of related experience): $3,633.50 - $4,577.16 bi-weekly / ($94,834 - $119,463/year)   Civil Crown Counsel 2 (Four years to 11 years of related experience): $5,148.92 - $6,376.28 bi-weekly / ($134,386 - $166,420/year)   Civil Crown Counsel 3 (More than 11 years of related experience): $6,857.81 - $7,604.03 bi-weekly / ($178,988 - $198,465/year)   Civil Crown Counsel 4 (More than 11 years of related experience): $7,826.61 - $8,608.77 bi-weekly / ($204,274 - $224,688/year)   Role Responsibilities The Alberta Legislative Counsel Office is looking for self-motivated, energetic individuals with demonstrated legislative drafting skills who will use their excellent English language writing ability to draft high quality Government Bills for introduction in the Legislative Assembly and to draft Regulations and Orders in Council for Government. You will provide advice to the Government and Crown agencies on the development of legislation and regulatory policies. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Legislative Counsel, you will assist the Alberta Government and its Ministries in achieving their legislative objectives by drafting complex bills and regulations in accordance with Legislative Counsel Office standards and performing related legal services. This position will ensure client Ministries’ policy objectives are met by: Providing legal and legislative advice and opinions on legislative proposals made by ministries; Advising ministry officials on their legislative proposals and assisting them in achieving their policy goals through legislation where appropriate; Providing impartial, high-quality legislative drafting services to the government; Drafting bills and regulations in a timely and effective manner in accordance with drafting standards; and Responding to client ministries’ concerns and questions regarding the making, drafting, and filing of regulations. Qualifications A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta. A minimum of 2 years of legislative drafting experience is required. Intellectual inquiry, problem-solving and innovative thinking, combined with precision and thoroughness, are required in this position. Strong client focus, effective verbal and written communication skills, and effective interpersonal skills are essential to your success in this role, as you must understand your client's policy goals and be able to express them in a legislative framework that the clients can understand and explain to others. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively will ensure you are successful in meeting the demands of this position. As an ideal candidate you possess: A minimum of 2 years experience drafting government legislation while employed as a legislative drafter for a Government Legislative Counsel Office or a Parliamentary Counsel Office; At least one legislative drafting course; Exceptional legal, problem solving and communication skills; and Exceptional analytical, research, and writing skills.   The following will be considered assets: Experience working on developing legislation, such as experience as a legislative planner with a provincial or federal Government; Experience as a solicitor with a Government Department providing advice on the interpretation and application of legislation; and A graduate diploma or professional certificate in Legislative Drafting.   In your cover letter, please briefly summarize: Legal experience and expertise, Relevant strengths and skills, and Reasons for interest in the position Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Notes Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours of work per week (Monday to Friday). Successful 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. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. Links and information on what the GoA has to offer prospective employees: Working for the Alberta Public Service Professional learning and development Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool Management Employees Pension Plan (MSPP) Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) Alberta Public Service Benefit Information (Benefits) Leadership and mentorship programs Positive workplace culture and work-life balance Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements 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.   Systems Thinking: Work done is part of a larger integrated and inner-related environment. 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. Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience and work effectively in changing environments. Drive for Results : Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability. Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with stakeholders. Build Collaborative Environment : Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively. Develop Self and Others : Commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others. How To Apply   Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.   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.   It 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. If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Joe Nasr at joe.nasr@gov.ab.ca.

Job Requisition: Edmonton/ Calgary Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Regular/Temporary: Temporary - 3 years Scope: Open Closing Date: October 30, 2023 Classification: Justice Legal Counsel 3 Salary: Legal Officer 3 - $5,688.83 to $6,646.18 biweekly ($148,478 to $173,465 / year) Role Responsibilities Resolution Counsel are senior legal dispute resolution specialists helping parties with legal issues arising from family restructuring to reach a mediated agreement by consent; or prepare a litigation plan. In addition to a consent order or litigation plan, Resolution Counsel prepare a report to assist Justices presiding over unresolved family legal issues. Referrals are made to Resolution Counsel in cases where: One of the parties earns less than $90,000; No other or limited forms of alternative dispute resolution are available to the parties; Prior efforts at resolution have not been successful; and/or, The parties are experiencing high conflict or prolonged litigation. Resolution Counsel may also appear as a Friend of the Court in Regular Family Chambers to assist with matters where at least one of the parties is self-represented. In this context, Resolution Counsel first help the parties in attempting to reach consent on procedural and substantive matters, and when this is not possible, summarize the parties’ positions and provide relevant law to help the sitting Justice in their decision-making process. Resolution Counsel are also responsible for: Leading parties through negotiation and compromise to find a solution to the family issue/conflict. Leading and facilitating parties to prepare litigation plans for Court to facilitate the most effective use of Court resources and judicial time. Providing parties and legal counsel direction and guidance to services and programs to facilitate earlier and lasting resolutions. Acting as a Referee pursuant to Rule 6.44 of the Alberta Rules of Court and a Deputy Clerk of the Court pursuant to s. 17 of the Court of King’s Bench Act. Providing a broad range of legal services including legal advice to the Chief Justice, Associate Chief Justice, other Resolution Counsel and other members of the judiciary and court staff to identify opportunities to improve the operational effectiveness of the justice system and Albertans’ access to justice. Qualifications The position requires a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta , with a minimum of 11 years of related experience in applying, interpreting and analyzing complex fact patterns and multiple areas of law. The position requires extensive knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Alternative dispute resolution methodology (mediation/negotiation) and related processes. Services and programs offered by the Court and by governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations (legal assistance services, counselling services, financial assistance services and parenting courses and programs). Civil procedures (e.g.: Alberta Rules of Court), legislation, regulations, policies and case law. An expertise of family law and procedures as well as other core aspects of law and legal procedures. Bilingualism/Fluency in French is considered an asset. 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. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies: The 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. Build Collaborative Environments: Lead and contribute to the conditions and environment that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes. Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions. Systems Thinking: Keeps broader impacts and connections in mind in an integrated environment. Notes This is a one-year contract position that will be located in either Edmonton or Calgary depending upon the successful incumbent. The hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday 8:15AM-4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week. This position will work remotely using online meetings, Sharepoint and other technology. This position may also require in-person and/or remote attendances in Chambers. Final candidates will be asked to undergo security screening. What we offer: Comprehensive benefits plan: Pension plan: Leadership and mentorship programs Professional learning and development Positive workplace culture and work-life balance How To Apply     Current employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant. 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.   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 legal job board posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Marie Paterson at Marie.Paterson@gov.ab.ca