Barrister & Solicitor - Labour and Employment Law - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us
The Legal Services Division of Alberta Justice (the Division) is the civil legal advisor to the Government of Alberta. Legal officers in the Division practice in diverse areas of law.

They carry out a variety of functions, including providing legal advice to Government departments; managing risks; conducting civil litigation; and drafting bills, regulations, Orders in Council and Ministerial orders.

The Legal Services Division is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers.

With its inclusive workforce, employees are engaged and supported at all career stages.

Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 52764

Ministry:
Justice

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Temporary - 1 Year

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
February 05, 2024

Classification:
Civil Crown Counsel - 3

Salary:

Civil Crown Counsel 1 (Less than four years of related experience):
$3, $4,577.16 bi-weekly / ($94,834 - $119,463/year)

Civil Crown Counsel 2 (Four years to 11 years of related experience):
$5, $6,376.28 bi-weekly / ($134,386 - $166,420/year)

Civil Crown Counsel 3 (More than 11 years of related experience):
$6, $7,604.03 bi-weekly / ($178,988 - $198,465/year)

Role Responsibilities:

Alberta Justice - Legal Services Division - has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and engaged lawyer looking to provide legal advice and services to the Government of Alberta on the full spectrum of labour and employment law matters.

Responsibilities of this position will include:

Working with clients on the development and implementation of legislation;
Collaborating with clients to develop proactive strategies for addressing complex workplace matters;
Drafting and communicating clear, concise, and accurate legal opinions;
Providing advice on policies, procedures, and programs;
Drafting employment and other contracts;
Providing information, support, and direction to outside counsel representing the organization;
Researching, monitoring, analyzing, and communicating changes in the law that might impact the organization; and
Appearing before thirdparty decisionmakers including arbitrators, umpires, the Human Rights Commission, and the Labour Relations Board.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD). For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.

You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.

Experience providing advice on the interpretation of legislation;
Demonstrated experience providing strategic legal advice;
Exceptional legal, problem solving and communication skills;
Exceptional analytical, research and effective writing skills; and
Related experience practicing labour and employment law.

In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:

Legal experience and expertise,
Relevant strengths and skills, and
Reasons for interest in the position

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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:

Systems Thinking:
Work done is part of a larger integrated and inner-related environment. 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.

Agility:
Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience and work effectively in changing environments.

Drive for Results:

Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability.

Develop Networks:
Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with stakeholders.

Build Collaborative Environment:
Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively.

Develop Self and Others:

Commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.

Notes:

Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday).

Please Note:
This is a full time 1-year temporary position at this time.

What we offer: