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Senior Legislative 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. A graduate diploma or professional certificate in legislative drafting is an asset.
Experience: Minimum 11 years of legal experience required. Preferred: at least 8 years drafting legislation in a government legislative counsel office.
What they ask for:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) required.
- Active member of, or immediately eligible for, the Law Society of Alberta.
- Minimum 11 years of legal experience required.
- Cover letter required with your application.
- Preferred: at least 8 years as a legislative drafter in a government office.
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 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:
- Two temporary positions for 2 years, with possible extension. The posting may also fill similar future jobs.
- Final candidates must pass a security screening. The candidate pays check costs and interview travel.
- The job is at Bowker Building, 9833 - 109 Street, Edmonton.
- The competition may fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level.
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