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Barrister & Solicitor (Labour and Employment Law Team)

Government of Alberta · Justice (Legal Services Division)

This job in plain words

This is a full-time temporary lawyer job in Edmonton with the Labour and Employment Law Team. The lawyer gives legal advice on labour and employment matters to the Government of Alberta.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated. Final candidates must pass a criminal records check.

Education
Bachelor's degree · Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) required
Experience
Minimum 4 years (Crown Counsel 2) or 11 years (Crown Counsel 3) of related experience; labour and employment law experience is an asset
Job type
Full-time, temporary (up to 18 months), 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) required
  • Foreign law degrees need proof of NCA accreditation
  • Active member or immediately eligible with Law Society of Alberta
  • Civil Crown Counsel 2: minimum 4 years related experience
  • Civil Crown Counsel 3: minimum 11 years related experience
  • Cover letter required; applications without one will not be considered

What you would do

  • Provide legal advice on labour and employment matters
  • Draft legal opinions and employment contracts
  • Work with clients on legislation and proactive strategies
  • Research and report on changes in the law
  • Appear before arbitrators, umpires, and human rights and labour boards

How to apply

Apply online through the official job posting. Include a cover letter and a resume that shows months and years for all education and work.

Good to know:

  • The job is temporary for up to 18 months, based at the Bowker Building in Edmonton.
  • The competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level across the Government of Alberta.
  • Candidates pay their own check costs and interview travel; out-of-province applicants get checks from their home province.
  • Key competencies include systems thinking, creative problem solving, and agility.

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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