Legal Assistant - Legal Advisors Section Legal Secretary II

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking an adaptable individual with strong interpersonal skills to perform diverse administrative and legal secretarial duties and act as a personal assistant to a visually impaired lawyer (“the lawyer”). The successful candidate will work closely with the lawyer and responsibilities of this position include:

• Providing general office services for the lawyer, including but not limited to, responding to emails, answering telephone calls, and maintaining the lawyer’s diary dates, files and calendar.
• Assisting the lawyer by reading aloud and transcribing correspondence and legal materials.
• Conducting legal research, compiling and presenting legal materials for the lawyer’s review.
• Preparing for, and attending, meetings, court appearances and teaching engagements to take notes and provide general assistance.
• Assist with the monitoring of incoming internal EPS inquires and inquiries from external lawyers.
• Performing a preliminary review of documents to provide background and support information.
• eneral assistance to the lawyer in performing routine tasks, assistance in navigating and other duties as required.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Completion of the twelfth (12th) school grade.GED.
• Successful completion of a related Office Assistant; Legal Major, Certificate program from an approved business school/college. A Legal Assistant/Paralegal Diploma will also be considered.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in working as a Legal Assistant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work closely with others.
• Ability to function effectively under the pressure of a fast-paced work environment with changing priorities.
  
  
  

Hours of Work:

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

Salary Range:

21B, Salary Grade: 013, $27.069 - $33.943 (Hourly), $2,165.50 - $2,715.40 (Bi-Weekly), $56,520.07 - $70,872.98 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

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The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

• We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• Please include a current resume and covering letter with your online application.
• Please note that option to work remotely is not available at this time.
• As part of your pre-hire screening, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances exigent or otherwise as required by Human Resources Division.
  
  
  

The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the Provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca.

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