Description
This is for a permanent-term position for 2 years.

Are you a motivated Paralegal with a great attitude that values a strong work/life balance? Consider a supportive work environment where you will work independently in the areas of civil litigation, expropriation, real estate and contract law to support a team of lawyers within the Law Branch.

Specific duties include:

• Responsibilities include drafting statutory expropriation documents including Notices of Intention to Expropriate, Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Possession and Notices of Proposed Payment
• Analyzing information from client departments, land titles and other sources to determine if an interest in land exists and if so, by whom. Filing documents at Land Titles and serving documents on affected parties
• Preparing and swearing Affidavits of service and publication
• Preparing advertisements required to meet statutory notice requirements
• Responsibilities include reviewing file documents and analyzing information from client departments
• Reviewing pleadings and determining if records are relevant and material to the proceedings
• Drafting Affidavits of Records for review by Lawyers. May assist in drafting pleadings and complying with undertakings
• May enter file information into electronic data management systems

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Requirements

• Successful completion of a recognized two (2) year Legal Assistant Diploma program
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible legal experience in the area of Corporate Law (including contract and construction procedures) and/or Litigation Law as required
• Thorough knowledge of civil procedure and contract law
• Considerable knowledge of court procedures and practices in the court of Queen's Bench and/or the Land Compensation Board
• Working knowledge of terminology, techniques and practices used in acquiring information and evidence for legal action (initiating and defending)
• Working knowledge of external databases (Land Titles, Online-Corporate Registry, etc.) and internet search vehicles
• Some experience in real property law or real estate is desirable
• Strong ability to analyze documents to ensure clarity and if necessary, recommend amendments to solicitors
• Strong ability to analyze and summarize information (written and verbal)
• Strong ability to assess, request and organize evidence for preparation of hearings or trials
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to work well under strict deadlines and commitments
• Strong keyboarding, writing, editing, word processing and computer skills are required

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.
 

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: 21M, Salary Grade: 018, $30.178 - $37.909 (Hourly), $53,166.09 - $66,786.18 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

Contact
Email:  employment@edmonton.ca

Adresse:
Edmonton, City
3rd Floor, City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T5J 2R7

Other relevant information

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Applicants applying by fax (780)496-8063 or by mail/drop-off at the Employment Centre, Main Floor, City Hall, #1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7, will be forwarded necessary application documents.