Government of Alberta

Judicial Paralegal

Government of Alberta

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Red Deer • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$62,629 - CA$79,246 per year

About the role

  • Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support for up to five Justices of the Alberta Court of Justice
  • Managing calendars and scheduling appointments
  • Documenting and processing budgetary/claim expenses
  • Typing, formatting, editing, and proofreading judgments
  • Researching and verifying case and statute citations
  • 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
  • Coordinating meetings and conferences
  • Scheduling judicial assignments
  • Performing backup duties for other Judicial Paralegals
  • Performing other related administrative tasks as requested

Requirements

  • A two-year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, and Paralegal) supplemented with at least two year progressively responsible related experience
  • Previous experience as a Judicial Assistant/Paralegal/ Executive Assistant
  • A Legal Assistant Diploma
  • Previous experience working in an office setup supporting multiple lawyers
  • Experience working in a Court environment, preferably with the Court of Justice
  • Experience working in M365 environment.
  • Typing speed of at least 50 WPM desired.
  • All applicants must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
  • Candidates may be asked to do further testing. Selected candidates will be asked to complete a typing test prior to scheduling an interview.
Benefits
  • Professional learning and development
  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
  • Leadership and mentorship programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legal supportdocument formattingproofreadingresearching case citationsbudget processingtyping speed 50 WPMscheduling appointmentsfiling systems managementcorrespondence preparationcourt material preparation
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailconfidentialitytime managementmultitaskingproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsadaptabilityteam collaboration
Certifications
Legal Assistant DiplomaParalegal certification