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Barrister & Solicitor

Government of Alberta · Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, Legal Services Division

This job in plain words

This is a Civil Crown Counsel lawyer job with Alberta Justice in Edmonton or Calgary, on the Family and Surrogate Court Litigation Team. The work covers complex family and child protection law, and the role offers a supportive team and court work at all levels.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. You must be an active Law Society of Alberta member or be immediately eligible for full membership.

Education
Bachelor's degree · Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) required.
Experience
0-4 years for CCC1; minimum 4 years for CCC2; minimum 11 years for CCC3.
Job type
Full time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm. Permanent or temporary, one or more positions. Contract length not stated.

What they ask for:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
  • Active member, or immediately eligible, of the Law Society of Alberta.
  • Legal experience by level: 0-4 years (CCC1), 4+ years (CCC2), 11+ years (CCC3).
  • Strong oral and written court advocacy skills.
  • Cover letter required with your application.

What you would do

  • Represent Children and Family Services in court on CYFEA matters.
  • Provide legal advice on the CYFEA and related federal Act obligations.
  • Represent the Director of Maintenance Enforcement in child support cases.
  • Draft clear, practical legal opinions and advice.
  • Assess legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Review documents for disclosure in legal proceedings.

How to apply

Apply online through the official posting, with a resume that shows dates for all education and work, and a cover letter. The cover letter should summarize your legal experience, strengths and reasons for interest.

Good to know:

  • Final candidates must pass a security screening.
  • Hybrid or remote work is not available.
  • Candidates pay for required checks and interview travel.
  • Applicants may be placed in a pool for future vacancies at the same or lower level.

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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