Justice of the Peace
Government of Alberta · Justice
This job in plain words
The Alberta Court of Justice and Alberta Justice are looking for lawyers to be appointed as full-time or part-time Justices of the Peace. Openings are across Alberta, with a current vacancy in Grande Prairie, and the posting stays open until suitable candidates are selected.
Can you apply?
Canadian citizens who are lawyers in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta and have at least five years of related experience at the Bar can apply. Eligible applicants go through a screening process and must be recommended by the Judicial Council and the Alberta Judicial Nominating Committee.
- Education
- Not stated · Not stated. Applicants must be members in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta.
- Experience
- At least five years of related experience at the Bar.
- Job type
- Full-time or part-time term appointment of ten years. Shift work is required.
What they ask for:
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta
- Have at least five years of related experience at the Bar
- Show integrity, professional excellence and cultural sensitivity
- Be willing to work shifts
How to apply
Fill in the application form from the Alberta Court of Justice website. Mail or email the completed form to the judicial appointments coordinator named in the posting. Resumes submitted through the government job board are not accepted.
Good to know:
- Applicants must pass a security screening.
- Interview and relocation expenses will not be paid.
- Full-time judges generally cannot practise law; part-time judges cannot practise criminal or family law or appear in the Alberta Court of Justice.
- The competition will fill current and future vacancies.
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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