Job Description
Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 79308
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton/Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 12, 2026
Classification: Legal Administration 4
Salary: $2,571.26 - $3,253.45 biweekly ($67,109 – $84,915 per year)
The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. Follow the link to see what else we have to offer:
The Alberta Court of Justice will recognize the importance of working collaboratively with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, and have a working knowledge around the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action. They also understand the importance of child and family involvement, connection, and collaboration to a large array of other cultures and communities.
Role Responsibilities
If you are a professional, highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills that desires and possesses the ability to lead and supervise a team of judicial paralegals, here an exciting opportunity for you to work within the Office of the Chief Justice.
You will report to the Manager of Operations and will be responsible for supervising and managing the Civil and Family and Youth Divisions in Edmonton and Calgary, in addition to also performing the duties of a Judicial paralegal.
You will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to:
Providing administrative support to the justices
Participating in the recruitment process and coordinating onboarding and training for new judicial paralegals
Administering the performance planning process for judicial paralegals ensuring that goals are set, reviewed and achieved
Supervising, mentoring and coaching staff
Managing leave requests, absences and time entries ensuring adequate coverage for the justices is maintained
Monitoring workloads, reallocating/delegating work and assisting with prioritization of tasks
Reviewing and seeking approval for requests for professional development
Conducting regular staff meetings
Building a collaborative environment which supports productivity and helps to achieve positive outcomes
Ensuring appropriate supplies are maintained
Participating in leadership initiatives for the Office of the Chief Justice and representing the Judicial Paralegal Team on various committees
Duties may also include assessing, negotiating, coordinating, assigning, and monitoring matters, as well as judicial scheduling
You will also be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to one or more Justices, including but not limited to:
Managing calendars and scheduling appointments
Documenting and processing budgetary/claim expenses
Typing, formatting, editing and proofreading judgments, including researching and verifying case and statute citations, to ensure accuracy of the finished product prior to filing
Researching and preparing correspondence and memoranda of a highly complex and confidential nature
Preparing material for court hearings
Handling sensitive and confidential information
Establishing and maintaining hard-copy and electronic filing systems including organizing and classifying records
Handling incoming telephone inquiries and mail
Coordinating travel arrangements often of a complex nature
Coordinating meetings and conferences, which includes organizing and assembling all documents required
Performing backup duties for other Judicial paralegals
Performing other related administrative tasks as requested
Please
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Qualifications
All applicants must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please give us a brief overview of why you are suitable for this role (i.e. 300 – 400 words). Your grammar and punctuation will be assessed.
A two-year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, and Paralegal) supplemented with at least three years progressively responsible related experience.
Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of related legal experience or one year of legal experience for one year of related education.
Other Requirements:
Lifting/moving up to 25 pounds
This position involves bending, walking or using the elevator to access different floors within the courthouse, and pushing or pulling a cart for file movement between floors.
Assets include:
Previous experience as a Judicial paralegal/Paralegal/ Executive Assistant
A Legal Assistant Diploma
Supervisory experience
Experience working in M365 environment.
Experience working in a Court environment, preferably with the Court of Justice
Candidates may be asked to do further testing.
Selected candidates will be asked to complete a typing test prior to scheduling an interview. Typing speed of at least 50 WPM is desired.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to
Notes
There is a permanent position in Edmonton/Calgary, full-time, working Monday to Friday 8:15AM - 4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs shifts/week).
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
Working for the Alberta Public Service -
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
Professional learning and development -
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sonya Bartley-Wynter at [email protected].
Job Requisition ID: 79308
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton/Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 12, 2026
Classification: Legal Administration 4
Salary: $2,571.26 - $3,253.45 biweekly ($67,109 – $84,915 per year)
The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. Follow the link to see what else we have to offer:
The Alberta Court of Justice will recognize the importance of working collaboratively with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, and have a working knowledge around the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action. They also understand the importance of child and family involvement, connection, and collaboration to a large array of other cultures and communities.
Role Responsibilities
If you are a professional, highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills that desires and possesses the ability to lead and supervise a team of judicial paralegals, here an exciting opportunity for you to work within the Office of the Chief Justice.
You will report to the Manager of Operations and will be responsible for supervising and managing the Civil and Family and Youth Divisions in Edmonton and Calgary, in addition to also performing the duties of a Judicial paralegal.
You will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to:
Providing administrative support to the justices
Participating in the recruitment process and coordinating onboarding and training for new judicial paralegals
Administering the performance planning process for judicial paralegals ensuring that goals are set, reviewed and achieved
Supervising, mentoring and coaching staff
Managing leave requests, absences and time entries ensuring adequate coverage for the justices is maintained
Monitoring workloads, reallocating/delegating work and assisting with prioritization of tasks
Reviewing and seeking approval for requests for professional development
Conducting regular staff meetings
Building a collaborative environment which supports productivity and helps to achieve positive outcomes
Ensuring appropriate supplies are maintained
Participating in leadership initiatives for the Office of the Chief Justice and representing the Judicial Paralegal Team on various committees
Duties may also include assessing, negotiating, coordinating, assigning, and monitoring matters, as well as judicial scheduling
You will also be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to one or more Justices, including but not limited to:
Managing calendars and scheduling appointments
Documenting and processing budgetary/claim expenses
Typing, formatting, editing and proofreading judgments, including researching and verifying case and statute citations, to ensure accuracy of the finished product prior to filing
Researching and preparing correspondence and memoranda of a highly complex and confidential nature
Preparing material for court hearings
Handling sensitive and confidential information
Establishing and maintaining hard-copy and electronic filing systems including organizing and classifying records
Handling incoming telephone inquiries and mail
Coordinating travel arrangements often of a complex nature
Coordinating meetings and conferences, which includes organizing and assembling all documents required
Performing backup duties for other Judicial paralegals
Performing other related administrative tasks as requested
Please
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Qualifications
All applicants must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please give us a brief overview of why you are suitable for this role (i.e. 300 – 400 words). Your grammar and punctuation will be assessed.
A two-year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, and Paralegal) supplemented with at least three years progressively responsible related experience.
Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of related legal experience or one year of legal experience for one year of related education.
Other Requirements:
Lifting/moving up to 25 pounds
This position involves bending, walking or using the elevator to access different floors within the courthouse, and pushing or pulling a cart for file movement between floors.
Assets include:
Previous experience as a Judicial paralegal/Paralegal/ Executive Assistant
A Legal Assistant Diploma
Supervisory experience
Experience working in M365 environment.
Experience working in a Court environment, preferably with the Court of Justice
Candidates may be asked to do further testing.
Selected candidates will be asked to complete a typing test prior to scheduling an interview. Typing speed of at least 50 WPM is desired.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to
Notes
There is a permanent position in Edmonton/Calgary, full-time, working Monday to Friday 8:15AM - 4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs shifts/week).
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
Working for the Alberta Public Service -
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
Professional learning and development -
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sonya Bartley-Wynter at [email protected].
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Judicial Paralegal Team Lead position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
