Paralegal I

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) requires one (1) organized professional to provide exceptional paralegal services to the Legal Advisors Section. The successful candidate will perform complex and independent legal work in the context of a variety of legal proceedings. The position is expected to be able to perform such work with minimal supervision while working within strict deadlines. Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and coordinating large volume record production for complex litigation matters.
• Gathering, reviewing, analyzing and organizing records, including legal records, received from various sources for civil litigation matters.
• Redacting documents for privilege, confidentiality, relevance, and internal security issues.
• Drafting, reviewing, and processing various legal documents with a full understanding of the pleadings used and procedural steps required for civil proceedings.
• Interacting directly with various external counsel and internal departments.
• Responding to requests for information and answering or redirecting queries from EPS personnel and members of the general public including unrepresented litigants.
• General administrative tasks including file management, preparing correspondence, requesting ICOL memos from members, managing legal accounts, and ordering supplies.
• Communicating respectfully with staff, stakeholders, the public and other counsel.
• Managing multiple and often conflicting requests and priorities.

• Successful completion of a recognized two (2) year Legal Assistant Diploma program or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible legal experience in the area of litigation.
• Working knowledge of terminology, techniques and practices used in acquiring information and records for proceedings before administrative tribunals and the courts for fatality inquiries.
• Analyzing and redacting documents for privilege, confidentiality, relevance and EPS security issues.
• Knowledge of the Police Act and FOIPP an asset.
• Proven time management skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Applicants may be tested.
• 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.

Hours of Work:

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

Salary Range:

21M Salary Grade: 018, $35.29 - $44.33 (Hourly), $2,382.50 - $2,992.90 (Bi-Weekly), $62,182.73 - $78,114.23 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

General:

• 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.
• Include a current resume and covering letter with your online application.
• The successful candidate of this position may be able to participate in the EPS work from home pilot program based on supervisor approval.
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

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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