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Barrister & Solicitor (Civil Litigation, Safe Roads Team)

Government of Alberta · Justice, Legal Services Division

This job in plain words

This is a permanent full-time legal job in Edmonton or Calgary on the Civil Litigation Team. The lawyer will mainly work for SafeRoads Alberta on judicial reviews and urgent court applications, and will often appear in courts across Alberta.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the education and experience requirements can apply. A cover letter is required, and applications without one will not be considered.

Education
Bachelor's degree · Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) required.
Experience
Civil Crown Counsel 1: 0-4 years. Counsel 2: minimum 4 years. Counsel 3: minimum 11 years of legal experience. Civil litigation and administrative law experience is an asset.
Job type
Full time, permanent, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm

What they ask for:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) required
  • Active member of the Law Society of Alberta, or immediately eligible
  • Civil Crown Counsel 1: 0-4 years of legal experience
  • Civil Crown Counsel 2: at least 4 years of legal experience
  • Civil Crown Counsel 3: at least 11 years of legal experience
  • Strong analysis, oral and written advocacy skills

What you would do

  • Draft court documents, briefs and legal opinions
  • Develop and carry out litigation strategies and plans
  • Appear often in Alberta courts across the province
  • Conduct judicial reviews and interim applications in chambers
  • Advise government clients on civil litigation matters

How to apply

Apply online through the official Alberta job posting. Include a cover letter and a resume that shows months and years for all education and work experience.

Good to know:

  • Final candidates must pass a criminal records check, at their own cost
  • Two permanent positions are available; the competition may fill future vacancies at the same or lower level
  • Out-of-province applicants can get required documents from their current province
  • Interview travel costs are the candidate's responsibility

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.

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