Judicial Assistant / Judicial Paralegal
Government of Alberta
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Calgary • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$62,629 - CA$79,246 per year
About the role
- 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.
- 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.
- Handling incoming telephone inquiries and mail.
- Coordinating travel arrangements often of a complex nature.
- Coordinating meetings and conferences, including organizing and assembling all documents required.
- Assisting with the training of new Judicial Assistants.
- Performing backup duties for other Judicial Assistants.
Requirements
- Two (2) year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, Paralegal, etc.) plus two (2) years of progressively related experience in a legal or court field or environment.
- Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of: One year of directly related experience for one year of education, or One year of directly related education for one year of experience.
- Preference will be given to candidates with the following: 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).
Benefits
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
document processingbudget managementproofreadingresearchingcorrespondence preparationfiling systems managementtravel coordinationmeeting organizationtraining assistancebackup duties
Soft Skills
communicationorganizationalconfidentialityattention to detailtime managementinterpersonalproblem-solvingadaptabilityteamworkmultitasking
Certifications
Legal Assistant diploma