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Barrister & Solicitor (Civil Litigation, Civil Forfeiture Team)

Government of Alberta · Justice, Legal Services Division

This job in plain words

This is a permanent, full-time lawyer job on the Civil Litigation Team of the Government of Alberta's Legal Services Division. The lawyer will give litigation advice to the Civil Forfeiture Office, based in Edmonton or Calgary, and will often appear in Alberta courts.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Final candidates must complete a criminal records check.

Education
Bachelor's degree · Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) required.
Experience
Crown Counsel 1: 0 to 4 years. Crown Counsel 2: at least 4 years. Crown Counsel 3: at least 11 years of legal experience.
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) degree
  • Active or immediately eligible member of the Law Society of Alberta
  • Legal experience based on classification level
  • Strong analytical skills and advocacy in writing and speaking
  • Strong communication and client relationship skills

What you would do

  • Provide litigation services to the Civil Forfeiture Office
  • Draft court documents, briefs and legal opinions
  • Develop and carry out litigation strategies and plans
  • Appear often in Alberta courts across the province
  • Work closely with paralegals on files

How to apply

Apply online through the official job posting. Include a cover letter, which is required, and a resume with months and years for your education and work.

Good to know:

  • You must say in your cover letter whether you want Edmonton or Calgary
  • Applications without a cover letter will not be considered
  • Candidates pay their own costs for documents, checks and interview travel
  • The competition may fill similar 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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