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Legal Counsel
Government of Alberta · no closing date given
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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. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.
Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) required.
Experience: No experience for Civil Crown Counsel 1. Four years for level 2. Eleven years for levels 3 and 4.
What they ask for:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD)
- Active or immediately eligible membership with the Law Society of Alberta
- Four years of related experience for Civil Crown Counsel 2
- Eleven years of related experience for Civil Crown Counsel 3 and 4
- Superior legal analysis, writing and communication skills
- Strong political judgment and ability to work under pressure
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
No closing date given: the posting can close at any time, do not wait.
Apply online through the official job posting. Include a cover letter, which is required, and a resume with 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:
- The job must be located in Edmonton.
- Final candidates must pass a security screening, and they pay their own check costs and interview travel.
- The competition may fill future vacancies at the same or a lower level.
- Candidates who do not meet all requirements may be considered for a lower-level underfill role.
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