Judicial Paralegal

Government of Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Government of Alberta in Calgary is seeking a Judicial Paralegal to provide executive and legal support to Justices in a busy court environment. This temporary, 18-month position requires a two-year Legal Admin/Paralegal diploma and related experience.

You will manage calendars, draft judgments, and coordinate travel and filings with discretion. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication, professionalism, and the ability to work independently under deadlines.

Qualifications

• A two-year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, and Paralegal) with at least two year progressively responsible related experience.
• 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.
• All applicants must include a cover letter of 300 – 400 words in length.
• This position requires security screening for selected candidates.
• Lifting/moving up to 25 pounds and access to multiple courthouse floors is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing calendars and scheduling appointments.
• Typing, formatting, editing and proofreading judgments with accurate citations.
• Preparing material for court hearings and handling confidential information.
• Coordinating travel arrangements and meetings, including document filing.
• Performing backup duties for other Judicial Paralegals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Judgement

Punctuality

Multi-tasking

Independence

Professionalism

Diplomacy

Education

Two-year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, and Paralegal)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Title: Judicial Paralegal

Job Requisition ID:83499

Ministry:Justice

Location: Calgary

Full or Part-Time:Full Time

Hours of Work:36.25hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (18 Months)

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 26, 2026

Classification: Legal Administration 3

Salary: $2,471.59 - $3,127.35 biweekly ($64,508 – $81,623 per yearly)

The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. Follow the link to see what else we have to offer: http://www.justice.alberta.ca

To learn more about the Alberta Court of Justice please follow the link at https://albertacourts.ca/cj/home. The Alberta Court of Justice will recognize the importance of working collaboratively with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, and have a working knowledge around the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action. They also understand the importance of child and family involvement, connection, and collaboration to a large array of other cultures and communities.

Role Responsibilities

Do you have experience providing Executive and Legal Assistant support within a challenging and dynamic work environment? Do you want to work with the busiest court in Alberta, assisting the Justices of the Alberta Court of Justice in rendering judgments that will impact Albertans? If so, the Alberta Court of Justice has an exciting opportunity to provide executive and legal support to the justices in Calgary.

As a Judicial Paralegal, working in a team environment as well as independently, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and legal support for a number of Justices of the Alberta Court of Justice, 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, 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
• Performing backup duties for other Judicial Paralegals
• 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.

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. Having excellent knowledge of the court system, court procedures and relevant legislation will allow you to identify and deal quickly with complex technical problems as they arise.

Competencies

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

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

All applicants must include a cover letter of 300 – 400 words in length. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please give us a brief overview 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 two year progressively responsible related experience.

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.

Other Requirements:

• Lifting/moving up to 25 pounds
• This position involves bending, walking or using the elevator to access different floors within the courthouse, and pushing or pulling a cart for file movement between floors.

Assets include:

• Previous experience as a Judicial Assistant/Paralegal/ Executive Assistant
• A Legal Assistant Diploma
• Experience working in a Court environment, preferably with the Court of Justice
• Experience working in M365 environment.

Candidates may be asked to do further testing.

Selected candidates will be asked to complete a typing test prior to scheduling an interview. Typing speed of at least 50 WPM desired.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards .

There are two temporary positions for 18 Months, full-time, working Monday to Friday 8:15AM - 4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance