Paralegal I - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Paralegal I

Job Number:

46745

Preparing and coordinating large volume record production for complex litigation matters.
Gathering, reviewing, analyzing and organizing records, including legal records, received from various sources for civil litigation matters.
Redacting documents for privilege, confidentiality, relevance, and internal security issues.
Drafting, reviewing, and processing various legal documents with a full understanding of the pleadings used and procedural steps required for civil proceedings.
Interacting directly with various external counsel and internal departments.
Responding to requests for information and answering or redirecting queries from EPS personnel and members of the general public including unrepresented litigants.
General administrative tasks including file management, preparing correspondence, requesting ICOL memos from members, managing legal accounts, and ordering supplies.
Communicating respectfully with staff, stakeholders, the public and other counsel.
Managing multiple and often conflicting requests and priorities.

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a recognized two (2) year Legal Assistant Diploma program or equivalent experience.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible legal experience in the area of litigation.
Working knowledge of terminology, techniques and practices used in acquiring information and records for proceedings before administrative tribunals and the courts for fatality inquiries.
Analyzing and redacting documents for privilege, confidentiality, relevance and EPS security issues.
Knowledge of the Police Act and FOIPP an asset.
Proven time management skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Applicants may be tested.
As part of your prehire screening you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise, as required by Human Resources Division.

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Hours of Work:

Salary Range:

21M
Salary Grade: 018, $ $44.33 (Hourly), $2, $2, Bi-Weekly), $62, $78, Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

General:

HR Consultant:
CS

Classification Title:
Paralegal I

Posting Date:
May 11, 2023

Closing Date:
May 18, :59:00 (MST)

Number of Openings (up to): - Permanent Full-time

Union:
CSU 52

Department:
Legal Services & Risk Managment Branch

Work Location(s): Police Headquarters, A Ave T5H 0H7