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Barrister & Solicitor
Government of Alberta · no closing date given
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1 Check who can apply You are here
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 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.
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.
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
No closing date given: the posting can close at any time, do not wait.
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.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
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.
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