Barrister & Solicitor

Job Title: Barrister & Solicitor
Job Requisition ID: 62280
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 15, 2025
Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 1 – 3
Salary:
Civil Crown Counsel 1 – $3,742.51 to $4,714.48 biweekly ($97,680.00 – $123,048.00 /year)
Civil Crown Counsel 2 – $5,303.39 to $6,567.57 biweekly ($138,418.00 – $171,414.00 /year)
Civil Crown Counsel 3 – $7,063.55 to $7,832.16 biweekly ($184,359.00 – $204,419.00 /year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

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, providing legal advice to Government departments; managing risks; conducting civil litigation; and drafting bills, regulations, Orders in Council and Ministerial orders.

If you are an experienced lawyer looking for a challenge, enjoy being on the front-line in a fast-paced litigation-based office, and are comfortable running trials and applying your advocacy skills in all levels of court, The Family and Surrogate Court Litigation Team (FASCL) has the role for you.

The Family and Surrogate Court Litigation Team (FASCL) provides legal services and advice to Children’s Services, Community and Social Services, Maintenance Enforcement and the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. FASCL also acts as the Central Authority with respect to Hague Convention matters (International Child Abduction).

We are seeking an exceptional lawyer with advocacy experience at the Provincial Court of Justice, and/or the Court of King’s Bench.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Appearing in the Court of Justice on child protection applications and running trials under the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act.
• Appearing in Court of King’s Bench on appeals of child protection matters and in Court of King’s Bench Chambers for family law related matters.
• Effective management of a busy litigation caseload.
• Providing client-focused written and verbal legal and strategic advice to support decision-making on a wide range of issues pertaining to child protection issues, adoptions, child support and maintenance enforcement.
• Conducting legal research and drafting clear, concise, and accurate legal opinions.

This role will encourage you to utilize your:

• Exceptional legal and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills; oral and written.
• Excellent analytical abilities and research skills.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD). For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.

Below is the minimum number of years required for each classification:

Civil Crown Counsel 1: up to 4 years of related experience
Civil Crown Counsel 2: 4 years to 11 years of related experience
Civil Crown Counsel 3: over 11 years of related experience

As an ideal candidate you possess the following assets:

• A minimum of 1 year of related advisory and/or litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience in family law.
• Experience providing strategic legal advice.
• Experience providing advice on the interpretation and application of legislation.
• Negotiation and alternate dispute resolution experience.
• Trial experience.

In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:

• Legal experience and expertise.
• Relevant strengths and skills.
• Reasons for interest in the position.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

This opportunity is a temporary, full-time position available for 1 year, with a strong possibility of extension.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

How To Apply:

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.

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 job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Marie Mar Bolaron at mariemar.bolaron@gov.ab.ca.

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