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Barrister & Solicitor (Civil Litigation, Safe Roads 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 education and experience requirements can apply. A cover letter is required, and applications without one will not be considered.
Education: 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.
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
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 Alberta job posting. Include a cover letter and a resume that shows months and years for all education and work experience.
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 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
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