Judicial Assistant

Job Information

Job Title: Judicial Assistant
Job Requisition : 66185
Ministry: Justice
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent (3 positions)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Classification: Legal Administration 2
Salary: $2,073.50 - $2,549.41 bi-weekly ($54,118 to $66,539 annually)

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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.

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• Providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to up to five Justices of the Court of King’s Bench.
• 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 prior to filing.
• Researching and preparing correspondence and memoranda of a highly complex and confidential nature.
• Preparing material for court hearings and handling sensitive 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, including organizing and assembling all documents required.
• Scheduling judicial assignments and performing backup duties for other Judicial Assistants.
• Performing other related administrative tasks as requested.

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 (approximately 300-400 words) of why you are suitable for this role. Your grammar and punctuation will be assessed.

A two-year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, Paralegal) supplemented with at least one year progressively responsible related experience is a requirement. 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. Preference will be given to candidates with 10+ years of directly related Legal Assistant, Judicial Assistant and/or Executive Assistant experience.

Assets include:

• Previous experience as a Judicial Assistant supporting three or more Justices or Judges.
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant supporting three or more Executives.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant supporting three or more Lawyers.
• Experience working in a Court environment, preferably with the Court of King’s Bench.
• Experience working in a M365 environment.
• Experience using, applying and understanding legal terminology.

Candidates may be asked to do further testing. Selected candidates will be asked to complete typing and grammar tests prior to scheduling an interview. Typing speed of at least 60 WPM is required but at least 80 wpm is preferred.

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There are 3 permanent positions in the Court of King’s Bench – Judicial, Calgary, full-time, working Monday to Friday 8:15AM - 4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week. Overtime may be required with little or no notice.

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,…