Paralegal
Government of Alberta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Red Deer • 🇨🇦 Canada
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💰 CA$58,486 - CA$74,003 per year
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support for up to five Justices of the Alberta Court of Justice
- Manage calendars and scheduling appointments
- Document and process budgetary/claim expenses
- Type, format, edit and proofread judgments, including researching and verifying case and statute citations
- Research and prepare correspondence and memoranda of a highly complex and confidential nature
- Prepare material for court hearings
- Handle sensitive and confidential information
- Establish and maintain hard-copy and electronic filing systems
- Handle incoming telephone inquiries and mail
- Coordinate travel arrangements
- Coordinate meetings and conferences
- Schedule judicial assignments
- Perform backup duties for other Paralegals
Requirements
- A two-year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, and Paralegal)
- At least one year progressively responsible related experience
- Previous experience as a Judicial Assistant/Paralegal is an asset
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant is an asset
- A Legal Assistant diploma is an asset
- Experience working in a Court environment, preferably with the Court of Justice is an asset
- Experience working in M365 environment is an asset
- Typing speed of at least 50 WPM desired
Benefits
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Professional learning and development
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
legal supportcalendar managementbudget processingdocument editingresearchproofreadingfiling systemstravel coordinationtyping speed 50 WPM
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsconfidentialityattention to detail
Certifications
Legal Assistant diplomaParalegal diploma