Bilingual Judicial Assistant

Government of Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Bilingual Judicial Assistant, where you will provide vital support to the Court of King’s Bench in Calgary and Edmonton. This role requires a motivated individual with strong communication skills and a passion for the legal field. You will manage schedules, prepare legal documents, and liaise with key stakeholders, ensuring the smooth operation of court processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the justice system in Alberta. Your expertise will make a meaningful impact in a role that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in a related field with at least one year of experience required.
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to Justices.
• Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and prepare court materials.

Skills

Bilingual Communication (English and French)

Legal Research

Document Preparation

Calendar Management

Interpersonal Skills

Professionalism

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Education

Two-year diploma in Legal Assistant or related field

Tools

M365

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Bilingual Judicial Assistant
Job Requisition ID: 61512
Ministry: Justice
Location: Calgary & Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent (2 positions)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until filled
Classification: Legal Administration 2
Salary: $2,073.50 - $2,549.41 bi-weekly ($54,118 to $66,539 per year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

Do you have experience providing Executive and/or Legal Assistant support within a challenging and dynamic work environment? If so, the Court of King’s Bench has an exciting opportunity to provide executive and legal support to justices in Edmonton/Calgary.

As a Judicial Assistant, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to up to five Justices of the Court of King’s Bench, including but not limited to:

• 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
• Coordinating meetings and conferences
• Scheduling judicial assignments
• Performing backup duties for other Judicial Assistants
• Performing other related administrative tasks as requested

As the ideal candidate, you will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills and will be highly motivated and creative in managing multiple projects with competing deadlines. It is imperative that the ideal candidate has worked solely for at least three executives, lawyers, or judges.

You will have daily contact with the judiciary, lawyers, Court personnel, unrepresented litigants and others. Your excellent interpersonal skills will be needed to liaise with these key stakeholders.

The successful candidates must act in a responsible and professional manner reflecting the fair and equitable delivery of justice in Alberta.

To succeed in this role, you must have excellent attendance, as well as exercise a high level of professionalism, flexibility, and attention to detail. You will also possess strong leadership skills and have a well-developed ability to work independently.

Competencies for this position include:

• Excellent communication and judgement
• Punctuality
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and without supervision
• Professionalism
• Flexible/adaptable
• Diplomacy
• Tact

Qualifications

All applicants must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please give us a brief overview (approximately 300-400 words) of why you are suitable for this role. Your grammar and punctuation will be assessed.

A two-year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, and Paralegal) supplemented with at least one year progressively responsible related experience is a requirement.

The ability to communicate in French and English fluently (orally and in writing) is mandatory.

Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of related legal experience or one year of legal experience for one year of related education.

Preference will be given to candidates with 10+ years of directly related Legal Assistant, Judicial Assistant and/or Executive Assistant experience.

Assets include:

• Previous experience as a Judicial Assistant supporting three or more Justices or Judges.
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant supporting three or more Executives.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant supporting three or more Lawyers.
• Experience working in a Court environment, preferably with the Court of King’s Bench.
• Experience working in a M365 environment.
• Experience using, applying and understanding legal terminology.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.