Alberta Justice and Attorney General, Edmonton
Legal Counsel
Job ID: 1002780
Salary: $105,660.00 – $134,772.00
As Legal Counsel, you will provide high-level research and executive support to the Justices of the Court of Queen’s Bench. You must have strong research and analytical skills to assist in the writing of briefs, memorandums, reports, papers, speeches and other materials as required by the Justices. Research may be of a legal, social, institutional, economic or procedural nature.
These responsibilities require an energetic approach and an ability to manage conflicting priorities within short time frames. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential, as well as exemplary written and verbal communication skills. A good working knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court and both formal and informal procedures in the Court of Queen?s Bench is essential. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated team player. Collaboration with various internal and external clients will require strong interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
Notes
This temporary position will expire on or before January 2, 2012. Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening. This competition may be used to fill future permanent and temporary vacancies.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter, resume, a copy of law school and any other subsequent post-secondary grades and two samples of written work (no longer than 25 pages in total) quoting the competition number to: Brenda Swaray at Alberta Justice and Attorney General, Human Resources Services, 1st Floor Bowker Building, 9833 109 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2E8. Phone: 780-427-9286; Fax: 780-422-1330.
Closing Date: November 21,2010
