Family Law Disclosure Paralegal

Job title:

Family Law Disclosure Paralegal

Company

Government of Alberta

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Family Law Disclosure Paralegal
Job Requisition ID: 66182
Ministry: Justice
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary up to 6 months
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 30, 2025
Classification: Legal Administration 3
Salary: $2,218.33 to $2,732.47 bi-weekly ($57,898 – $ 71,317/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:One of Alberta Justice’s core businesses is to provide Legal and Strategic services to government; this is accomplished through our Legal Services Division. Legal Services is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers.Role ResponsibilitiesAre you looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your disclosure expertise within the Family and Surrogate Court Litigation team in Calgary? If you are a self-motivator, innovative thinker and able to work independently as well as part of an integral legal team, FASCL has a Temporary opportunity available for a LA3 Family Law Disclosure Paralegal position.This position requires an extreme attention to detail. The ability to multi-task and adjust to changing priorities is critical. You will also need strong organizational skills.The Family Law Disclosure Paralegal plays an integral role on the FASCL Calgary Legal Team. Duties include but not limited to:

• Facilitate and vet documents pursuant to the confidentiality provision under s.126 Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act; comprehension and understanding of CYFEA. Assists lawyers in providing disclosure either in hard copy and/ or electronic format.
• Develop practices such as checklists, file synopsis, indexing disclosure, tracking timelines of disclosure requests, ensuring consistent vetting practices, requesting and compiling disclosure from clients.
• Attend regular practice group meetings.
• Correspond with social workers regarding misfiled original correspondence on client’s original files.
• Provide administrative support to specific lawyers as directed by office supervisor.
• Paralegal must exercise judgement on release of information, participates in decision making of release of confidential information with lawyers.
• Review incoming electronic disclosure and be able to sort and review material for duplication.
• Working with client’s original files and Family Law case files, the paralegal maintains file inventories, maintains logs as to status of disclosure requests and through CYFEA knowledge and understanding of court process, the paralegal is able to meet trial provisions.
• Prioritizing and scheduling assignments to meet court deadlines.
• Develop checklist on each file to identify third party information.
• Analyze and assess confidential information.
• Review file in it’s entirety to understand, assess, organize and index.
• Vetting and organizing large volumes of documents such as Contact Notes (handwritten), Court Reports, Court Documents, Foster Home and Group Home notes, Visit Supervisor Notes, Psychological and Psychiatric Reports, Medical Reports, Duty Reports, Screenings, etc. Information is extensive.
• Identify third party information, vet accordingly.
• Maintain and create scanned disclosure log.
• Scan information using ISCAN / ESCAN programs and provide instructions to outside counsel and interested parties in order to utilize ADOBE to facilitate review of vetted materials.

The incumbent is required to have:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of records collection, maintenance and destruction with the GOA.
• Capacity to move up to 20 pounds at a time.
• Exceptional time management skills.

To succeed in this role you will need to pay attention to detail and demonstrate an ability to encourage others and work as part of a team. You must also be able to work independently handle a high volume workload for multiple lawyers and executive directors while meeting necessary deadlines and ensuring high quality standards are met.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:
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• Systems Thinking : Seeks Clarity – Identifies several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems.
• Agility : Seeks out new opportunities – Identifies alternative approaches or courses of action in unclear and complex situations. Supports others to identify, assess, and use alternative approaches.
• Drive for Results : Plan for results – Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
• Build Collaborative Environments : Encourages diversity – Promotes collaboration and positive relationships (even in challenging circumstances) within and across groups and builds commitment to reach desired results.

QualificationsA Two Year Legal Assistant diploma or in any other related field, supplemented with at least two (2) years of related experience.Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.Following are the requirements for the role:

• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Pro.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Strong knowledge of court procedure and relevant legislation and a firm foundation in civil law.
• Knowledge of record keeping electronically with programs like Prolaw.

Following are the assets for the role:

• Experience with family law and child welfare.
• Experience with disclosure duties and records management.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to .NotesHours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm (36.25/week).Positions Currently available: One (1) Temporary salaried position upto 6 months with a possibility of extension.Location: 16th floor, 639 – 5 Ave. SW Calgary.Final candidates will be asked 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.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Click on the “Apply Now” button.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 Opeyemi Asama at .

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Location

Calgary, AB

Job date

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:46:38 GMT

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