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Job Title: Barrister & Solicitor
Job Requisition ID: 59650
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 3, 2024
Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 1 - 3
Salary:
Civil Crown Counsel 1: $3,742.51 to $4,714.48 bi-weekly ($97,679.50 - $123,047.93 /year)
Civil Crown Counsel 2: $5,303.39 to $6,567.57 bi-weekly ($138,418.48 - $171,413.58 /year)
Civil Crown Counsel 3: $7063.55 to $7832.15 bi-weekly ($189,889.25 - $204,419.37 /year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
One of Alberta Justice’s core businesses is to provide Legal and Strategic services to government; this is accomplished through our Legal Services Division. 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.
Are you an experienced Lawyer seeking a dynamic career where your expertise can make a purposeful impact? If so, take the next step and develop a career with us in an atmosphere that fosters diversity, respect, and supportive work environment.
The Central Services Team is seeking an experienced Lawyer to join our team.
In this role, your focus will be on tax law, and you will play an integral part in advising the Alberta government on complex tax matters, providing legal advice on policy changes, and staying apprised of the ever-evolving tax landscape.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide legal and tax advice to Treasury Board and Finance and other government departments to support the development of Alberta tax policy in various areas, including personal income tax, corporate income tax, commodity tax, and various tax credit programs.
Analyze complex tax legislation and provide strategic and practical legal advice on the tax aspects of Alberta programs and transactions.
Stay current on the latest tax developments and emerging trends.
Provide general corporate counsel legal and strategic advice to the Alberta Government as required.
Conduct legal research and prepare including legal opinions and briefs.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues on the team and across the various legal teams within Alberta Justice, as well as clients and outside legal counsel
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
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.
As the ideal candidate you possess:
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions.
Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
Assets for this role include:
Experience or in-depth knowledge of Canadian tax laws
Experience with Statutory interpretation
Experience with corporate commercial transactions
In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:
Legal experience and expertise,
Relevant strengths and skills,
Reasons for interest in the position
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
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
Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm (36.25 /week)
Location: This opportunity is located in Edmonton.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
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.
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
Leadership and mentorship programs
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.
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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).
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 Marie Mar Bolaron at Mariemar.Bolaron@gov.ab.ca .