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Legal Assistant
Government of Alberta · Closes in 5 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. The posting does not state citizenship or work permit rules.
Education: Two-year diploma in a related field. Directly related experience can count as an equivalent.
Experience: One year of related legal administrative experience in an office setting.
What they ask for:
- Two-year diploma in a related field such as legal secretary, legal assistant, paralegal or criminology
- One year of related experience in a legal administrative role in an office
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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 6 (Closes in 5 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
You must apply online through the official job posting. Your resume should show dates (month and year) 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 complete a criminal records check, and the candidate pays for required checks and interview travel.
- Out-of-province applicants can get required checks from the province where they live.
- This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification in the Government of Alberta.
- Position is based in Calgary at the Centrium Place building.
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