Judicial Paralegal

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking a Judicial Paralegal to manage legal documentation and court preparation. This role requires a two-year diploma and significant experience in a legal or court environment. Responsibilities include scheduling, document proofreading, and handling sensitive information. The position offers a full-time, permanent role with a salary range of $62,629 to $79,246 annually, alongside benefits like training and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a legal or court environment.
• Experience as a Judicial Assistant or Executive Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and schedule appointments.
• Document and process budgetary/claim expenses.
• Proofread judgments for accuracy prior to filing.
• Prepare complex legal correspondence and memoranda.
• Establish and maintain filing systems.
• Handle incoming inquiries and mail.
• Coordinate complex travel arrangements.
• Assist with training new Judicial Paralegals.

Skills

Legal Assistant experience

Budget processing

Document proofreading and editing

Research skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Two-year diploma in Legal Assistant or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, One Note, Outlook)

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Judicial Paralegal
Job Requisition ID: 79041
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton and Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent and Wage (6-month term) Positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are selected
Classification: Legal Administration 3
Salary: $2,399.60 to $3,036.26 bi-weekly ($62,629 to $79,246 per year)

Role Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assisting with the training of new Judicial Paralegals.
• Performing backup duties for other Judicial Paralegals.

Qualifications

• 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.
• One year of directly related experience for one year of education, or one year of directly related education for one year of experience.

Assets

• 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).

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.