Paralegal

Job title: Paralegal

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Paralegal
Job Requisition ID: 65059
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 16, 2024
Classification: Administrative Support 5 (AS5)
Salary: $1,913.27 to $2,342.49 bi-weekly ($49,936 – $61,138/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: .Treasury Board and Finance – Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) is responsible for the collection of revenue and the administration of Alberta’s tax, revenue and related benefit programs. The focus of our organization is to ensure a fair, efficient and effective provincial tax and revenue system. Our organization offers a balance between work and your home life and provides options for flexible work arrangements.For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at .The Motor Vehicle Accident Claims (MVAC) program plays a critical role in ensuring access to justice and resolving claims under the Motor Vehicle Claims Act and the Alberta Rules of Court. Representing an annual impact of approximately $41 million, the MVAC team ensures that legal and financial due diligence is upheld to protect both claimants and the Government of Alberta (GoA). We manage legal challenges with precision, adhering to strict deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of accountability and integrity.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Paralegal with the MVAC team, you will work closely with senior counsel, Bodily Injury Specialists, program administrators, and outside law firms to manage legal processes, prepare critical documentation, and oversee financial due diligence. You will be the key to ensuring MVAC’s legal pleadings are robust, accurate, and timely, preventing financial losses and safeguarding the program’s reputation. This is a challenging, high-stakes position requiring sharp analytical skills, strong legal knowledge, and exceptional communication abilities.In this role, you will:

• Prepare Statements of Defence, Court Applications, Affidavits and other legal pleadings, primarily in the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, on instructions from Bodily Injury Specialists and in-house counsel,
• Review and provide feedback on pleadings and consent judgments from opposing counsel and their legal assistants;
• Draft and finalize settlement letters to plaintiffs’ counsel.
• Audit and recommend payment for invoices from law firms, ensuring compliance with GoA fee schedules and guidelines.
• Access GoA databases to gather critical case information and analyze data for legal and financial decision-making.
• Provide the MVAC Administrator, Bodily Injury Specialists and Counsel with timely and thorough administrative support.
• Communicate tactfully with external legal counsel to address and correct billing errors.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

This is more than just a paralegal role-it’s an opportunity to:

• Make an Impact: Your work directly influences legal outcomes and financial decisions, protecting the GoA and the public from undue losses.
• Develop Expertise: You’ll build a deep understanding of legal, financial, and procedural requirements while working on high-profile cases.
• Work Collaboratively: Be part of a supportive team while liaising with legal counsel, Bodily Injury Specialists, and external law firms.
• Thrive Under Pressure: Grow your ability to handle challenging deadlines and complex problems in a high-stakes environment.

Please to view a copy of the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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: .Drive for Results: attend courses and training sessions; cross training with co-workers.
Develop Self and Others: communicates honestly and in a respectful manner.
Systems Thinking: preparing searches on parties, along with correspondences and legal documents to advance the claim, and understanding that if these are not done correctly, it impacts co-workers and the outcome of the file. Overseeing Outside Counsel invoices so they can be submitted for payment in a timely manner.
Creative Problem Solving: constantly offering ideas to better the way of completing tasks.Qualifications

• A paralegal diploma with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or
• A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in lieu of formal education.

Required experience includes:

• Knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court
• Experience with legal terminology and practices, court processes and relevant legislation and regulations.

Assets for this role include:

• Strong analytical skills to prepare high-quality legal pleadings.
• Exceptional attention to detail to review consent judgments and other legal documents.
• A thorough understanding of government financial policies, legal processes, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency with GoA databases (CASES, JOIN, ORCA, ROADS, etc.) and the ability to gather and analyze case information effectively.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for liaising with external legal counsel and addressing billing concerns.
• The ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines with professionalism and accuracy.

Equivalency:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required. The cover letter may be used to assess your communication skills.NotesThis is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.This position will be located in Sun Life Place, Edmonton.Final candidates for this position may be asked to undergo a Level 1 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:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Pension plans:

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Leadership and mentorship programs.
• Professional learning and development –
• 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 agreements.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

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 visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.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 Shannon Rowe at .

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:53:18 GMT

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