Justice Legal Counsel

Job Information

Job Title: Justice Legal Counsel

Job Requisition ID: 87217

Ministry: Justice

Location: Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 16, 2026

Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 2 (CCC2) and Civil Crown Counsel 3 (CCC3)

Salary

Civil Crown Counsel 2: $5,593.60 - $6,926.96 biweekly (145,992.96 - $180,793.66/yearly)

Civil Crown Counsel 3: $7,450.08 - $8,260.75 biweekly ($194,447.09 – $ 215,605.58/yearly)

The Alberta Public Service

works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

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

The Court of King’s Bench is the Superior Trial Court for the Province, hearing trials in civil and criminal matters and appeals from decisions of the Court of Justice.

Court of King's Bench of Alberta (albertacourts.ca)

Role Responsibilities

Are you a legal professional with a passion for research, mentorship, and supporting judiciary? Join the Court of King’s Bench as Justice Legal Counsel and make a meaningful impact by providing expert legal analysis, guiding the next generation of articling students, and shaping institutional knowledge for one of Alberta’s most respected judicial bodies. As a Justice Legal Counsel at Court of King’s Bench, you will be reporting to Senior Legal Counsel, Court of King’s Bench, and be responsible for:

Providing legal analysis, drafting, editing and research services for the King’s Bench judiciary.

Providing legal support services for Court committees, projects and initiatives; and

Supervising the Court’s articling students and overseeing various legal research projects.

The successful candidate is required to work both independently and closely with others, including the Chief Justice, Associate Chief Justices, Justices, Court Executive, other Legal Counsel, and articling students. The incumbent will be highly autonomous, executing and advertising on standard, non-standard, and complex legal issues and research projects. The incumbent must be capable of assessing and balancing workloads and competing priorities.

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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.

Systems Thinking -

Ability to create innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the short-term and long-term needs of the GoA as an employer. You consistently take a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.

Develop Networks –

Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders in the branch, division, department, judiciary and GOA.

Build Collaborative Environments –

Foster superior collaboration, work closely with Justices, other Legal Counsel, and articling students.

Agility –

Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change: Quickly adapt policies and practices. You are able to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities and maintain resilience in times of uncertainty.

Qualifications

A cover letter is required in your application. Please explain in your cover letter how your education and experience relate to this position.

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) Degree supplemented with the following:

Civil Crown Counsel 3 (CCC3) must have a minimum of eleven (11) years directly related post bar legal experience.

Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligibility for membership is required.

We also accept applications for Justice Legal Counsel 2 that must have a minimum of four years directly related post bar legal experience.

Other Requirement

The incumbent must possess excellent research, analytical and organizational skills; a deep understanding of the legal foundations of the Court; significant substantive knowledge of Criminal and International case law and legislation. Knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court, Alberta statutes and case law are mandatory.

Assets include

Supervisory experience is considered an asset.

Proficiency in French legal language, both written and oral, is considered an asset.

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

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Notes

This is a permanent position, full-time, working Monday to Friday 8:15AM - 4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week.

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 the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

Working for the Alberta Public Service

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 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

Sonya Bartley-Wynter

at

[email protected]

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