Legal Counsel

Government of Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 146,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta in Calgary seeks a Justice Legal Counsel for the Court of King’s Bench, reporting to Senior Legal Counsel. You will provide expert legal analysis, draft and research for the judiciary, supervise articling students, and guide institutional knowledge, contributing to Alberta's trusted justice system.

Applicants must hold an LLB/JD, be in good standing or eligible, and have post-bar experience; CCC3 requires 11+ years, CCC2 requires 4+ years.

Qualifications

• Cover letter required; explain education and experience.
• LLB/JD degree required; good standing with Law Society of Alberta or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis, drafting, editing, and research for the King's Bench judiciary.
• Provide legal support for Court committees, projects and initiatives.
• Supervise articling students and oversee research projects.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

French language (asset)

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree

CCC3: minimum 11 years post-bar experience

CCC2: minimum 4 years post-bar experience

Job description

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Job Information
Job Title: Justice Legal Counsel
Job Requisition ID: 87217
Ministry: Justice
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 16, 2026
Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 2 (CCC2) and Civil Crown Counsel 3 (CCC3)
Salary:
Civil Crown Counsel 2: $5,593.60 - $6,926.96 biweekly (145,992.96 - $180,793.66/yearly)

Civil Crown Counsel 3: $7,450.08 - $8,260.75 biweekly ($194,447.09 - $ 215,605.58/yearly)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

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

Are you a legal professional with a passion for research, mentorship, and supporting judiciary? Join the Court of King's Bench as Justice Legal Counsel and make a meaningful impact by providing expert legal analysis, guiding the next generation of articling students, and shaping institutional knowledge for one of Alberta's most respected judicial bodies. As a Justice Legal Counsel at Court of King's Bench, you will be reporting to Senior Legal Counsel, Court of King's Bench, and be responsible for:

• Providing legal analysis, drafting, editing and research services for the King's Bench judiciary.
• Providing legal support services for Court committees, projects and initiatives; and
• Supervising the Court's articling students and overseeing various legal research projects.
  

The successful candidate is required to work both independently and closely with others, including the Chief Justice, Associate Chief Justices, Justices, Court Executive, other Legal Counsel, and articling students. The incumbent will be highly autonomous, executing and advertising on standard, non-standard, and complex legal issues and research projects. The incumbent must be capable of assessing and balancing workloads and competing priorities.
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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.

Systems Thinking - Ability to create innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the short-term and long-term needs of the GoA as an employer. You consistently take a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.

Develop Networks – Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders in the branch, division, department, judiciary and GOA.

Build Collaborative Environments – Foster superior collaboration, work closely with Justices, other Legal Counsel, and articling students.

Agility – Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change: Quickly adapt policies and practices. You are able to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities and maintain resilience in times of uncertainty.

Qualifications

A cover letter is required in your application. Please explain in your cover letter how your education and experience relate to this position.

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) Degree supplemented with the following:

• Civil Crown Counsel 3 (CCC3) must have a minimum of eleven (11) years directly related post bar legal experience.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligibility for membership is required.
  
• We also accept applications for Justice Legal Counsel 2 that must have a minimum of four years directly related post bar legal experience.
  

Other Requirement:

• The incumbent must possess excellent research, analytical and organizational skills; a deep understanding of the legal foundations of the Court; and knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court, Alberta statutes and case law are mandatory.
  

Assets include:

• Supervisory experience is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in French legal language, both written and oral, is considered an asset.
  

This is a permanent position, full-time, working Monday to Friday 8:15AM - 4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

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.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
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.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sonya Bartley-Wynter at [e-mail].