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Job InformationJob Title: Judicial Paralegal Job Requisition ID: 83499Ministry: JusticeLocation: CalgaryFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (18 Months)Scope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: August 26, 2026Classification: Legal Administration 3Salary: ​$2,471.59 - $3,127.35 biweekly ($64,508 – $81,623 per yearly) 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: http://www.justice.alberta.ca To learn more about the Alberta Court of Justice please follow the link at https://albertacourts.ca/cj/homeThe 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 Do you have experience providing Executive and Legal Assistant support within a challenging and dynamic work environment? Do you want to work with the busiest court in Alberta, assisting the Justices of the Alberta Court of Justice in rendering judgments that will impact Albertans? If so, the Alberta Court of Justice has an exciting opportunity to provide executive and legal support to the justices in Calgary. As a Judicial Paralegal, working in a team environment as well as independently, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and legal support for a number of Justices of the Alberta Court of Justice, 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 Scheduling judicial assignments Performing backup duties for other Judicial Paralegals Performing other related administrative tasks as requested As the ideal candidate, you will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills and will be highly motivated and creative in managing multiple projects with competing deadlines. To succeed in this role, you must have excellent attendance, as well as exercise a high level of professionalism, flexibility, and attention to detail. You will also possess strong leadership skills and have a well-developed ability to work independently. Having excellent knowledge of the court system, court procedures and relevant legislation will allow you to identify and deal quickly with complex technical problems as they arise. Competencies for this position include: Excellent communication and judgement Time management skills Attention to detail Punctuality Ability to multi-task Ability to work independently and without supervision Conflict management skills Dependability Professionalism Diplomacy Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.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.Qualifications All applicants must include a cover letter of 300 – 400 words in length. 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. 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 two year 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 Assistant/Paralegal/ Executive Assistant A Legal Assistant Diploma Experience working in a Court environment, preferably with the Court of Justice Experience working in M365 environment. 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 desired.Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.Notes There are two temporary positions for 18 Months, 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) OR Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP) Alberta Public Service Benefit Information Professional learning and development Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool Positive workplace culture and work-life balance How To ApplyApplicants 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.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resources for information. 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 applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis 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].

What you’ll do

The Judicial Paralegal provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to Justices, including managing calendars, scheduling, and preparing court materials. They are also responsible for editing and proofreading judgments, researching citations, and maintaining complex filing systems.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a two-year diploma in a related field such as Legal Assistant or Paralegal, supplemented by at least two years of progressively responsible experience. Candidates are required to submit a cover letter and must be capable of performing physical tasks like lifting up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Public Service Pension Plan • Management Employee Pension Plan • Alberta Public Service Benefit Information • Professional learning and development • Work-life balance

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal administration
• Case research
• Document formatting
• Calendar management
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Time management
• Conflict management
• Professionalism
• Diplomacy
• Court procedures
• M365 environment
• Typing
• Legal Support
• Microsoft 365
• Educational Assessment
• Proofreading
• Court Procedures
• Resilience
• Legal Hearings
• Administrative Functions
• Self-Motivation
• Court Systems
• Research
• Editing
• Reconciliation
• Management
• Conflict Management
• Grammar
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Law Enforcement
• Legislation
• Memos
• Multitasking
• Operating Expense
• Punctuality
• Punctuation and Capitalization
• Time Management
• Travel Arrangements
• Scheduling
• Coordinating
• Setting Appointments
• Filing
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Medical Paralegal
• Paralegal / Legal Assistant
• Legal and Related Associate Professionals
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants