Paralegal

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

APS Competencies

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
• Two-year diploma in a related field, such as Paralegal, Legal Assistant, etc.
• Plus, three years of progressively responsible related experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or other similar roles; or equivalent as described: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.
• Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.
• Assets for this role include:
• Experience in civil filing procedures and legal citation.
• Experience working within the Microsoft Office suite (Adobe, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Experience in Civil Litigation/Forfeiture in a paralegal and/or legal assistant capacity.
• Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Location

• Bowker Building, 9833 - 109 St NW, Edmonton
• Assessments : Written test may be a part of the selection process as well as interview.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC). 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.
• Links and information on what we have to offer:
• 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.
• 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. 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 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 Opeyemi Asama at Opeyemi.Asama@gov.ab.ca .