Barrister & Solicitor
About The Position
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. Justice, Legal Services Division, is responsible for providing quality legal advice to the Government of Alberta. The work is fast-paced and provided in a collaborative team environment. Our lawyers are involved in a wide range of legal work that is challenging, interesting, important, and ever-changing. 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. Legal Services Division is seeking to hire legal officers at the CCC1 to CCC3 classification level to join the Constitutional and Aboriginal Law Team. We are looking for someone with either or both advisory and litigation experience. The Constitutional and Aboriginal Law Team provides strategic legal advice and legal opinions to client Ministries across the Government of Alberta on constitutional and aboriginal law matters, including advice related to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Constitution Act, 1867, the Alberta Bill of Rights, federal/provincial division of powers, the Crown’s duty to consult Indigenous peoples, and section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. The team also handles complex constitutional and aboriginal litigation involving the Government of Alberta at all court levels, including interventions, judicial review applications, and civil claims.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required.
- For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.
- Must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
- Civil Crown Counsel 1 - less than 4 years of related experience
- Civil Crown Counsel 2 - four years to 11 years of related experience
- Civil Crown Counsel 3 - more than 11 years of related experience
Nice To Haves
- Related advisory and/or litigation experience
- Demonstrated experience providing strategic legal advice
- Exceptional legal, problem solving and communication skills
- Exceptional analytical, research and effective writing skills
- Oral and written advocacy experience
- Business and political acumen
- Experience in administrative law or regulatory law
- Public law or corporate counsel experience
- Demonstrated experience leading a team of lawyers handling complex litigation matters or as a junior lawyer working as second or third counsel on a team of lawyers handling such matters
- Demonstrated experience providing strategic legal advice both written and verbal on a broad range of matters including constitutional or aboriginal law matters, Crown consultation issues
- Demonstrated experience in non-routine matters involving complex interactions of legislation and case law
- Strong commitment to the Vision and Values of the Alberta Public Service
Responsibilities
- Representing clients before courts and tribunals both independently and as part of a team of lawyers, as lead or junior counsel
- Preparing court documents including pleadings, applications, affidavits and written arguments
- Reviewing and assessing documents for production purposes and utilizing litigation document management software
- Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions and memos for clients
- Providing client-focussed verbal and written strategic legal advice to enable decision-making
- Experience providing client education sessions and working with a broad range of clients across multiple divisions
- Collaborating in a team environment
- Possess strong client relations skills
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- 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 agreement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
