Judicial Paralegal
About The Position
The Alberta Court of Appeal is seeking an experienced legal assistant or executive support professional to join their team in Calgary as a Judicial Paralegal. This full-time, permanent position involves providing comprehensive legal and executive administrative support to one or more Justices of the Alberta Court of Appeal. The role requires managing calendars, processing expenses, typing and proofreading judgments, researching and preparing confidential correspondence, preparing materials for court hearings, handling sensitive information, maintaining filing systems, managing inquiries, coordinating travel and meetings, and assisting with training and backup duties for other Judicial Paralegals. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, problem-solving, time management, professionalism, discretion, attention to detail, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Two (2) year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, Paralegal, etc.)
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience in a legal or court field or environment.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills and a creative approach to managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- A high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
- Typing speed of at least 60 WPM.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Judicial Assistant (at least 5 years of experience is preferred).
- Experience as an Executive Assistant.
- Experience working in a court environment.
- A Legal Assistant diploma.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, One Note and Outlook).
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Establishing and maintaining hard-copy and electronic filing systems including organizing and classifying records.
- Handling incoming telephone inquiries and mail.
- Coordinating travel arrangements often of a complex nature.
- Coordinating meetings and conferences, which includes organizing and assembling all documents required.
- Assisting with the training of new Judicial Paralegals.
- Performing backup duties for other Judicial Paralegals.
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
