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Barrister & Solicitor (Civil Litigation, Civil Forfeiture Team)
Government of Alberta · Closes in 8 days
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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. Final candidates must complete a criminal records check.
Education: 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.
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
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
Closing date: November 9 (Closes in 8 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
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.
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:
- 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
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