Posting Date: Jun 19, 2024
Company/Firm: Government of Alberta
Area of Law: Civil Litigation
Deadline: Jul 22, 2024
Location: Edmonton
Ministry: Justice
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Three-year term with possibility of becoming permanent
Classification: Legal Officer 4
Salary: $7,826.61 to $8,608.77 bi-weekly ($204,274 - $224,668/year)
The Legal Service Division’s Civil Litigation Team operates in Edmonton and Calgary. It handles all types of civil litigation by and against the Government of Alberta except aboriginal law and constitutional matters. One of its clients is the Civil Forfeiture Office (CFO) within the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Services.
Responsibilities of this position include:
The Assistant Director - Civil Forfeiture will also be required to:
As this is a new position, it is expected that over time, the successful candidate and the Director will develop and refine the role to meaningfully serve the needs of the CFO, the Civil Litigation Team, and the Division.
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.
Civil Crown Counsel 4 – a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.
The successful applicant will have demonstrated formal or informal leadership experience. Senior civil litigation experience is required. Experience in civil forfeiture litigation or criminal law is considered a strong asset. Experience leading a practice group and serving as a client relationship manager is preferred.
In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Contact Name: Human Resources Department
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