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Lawyer

Legal Services – Edmonton, AB

Permanent, Full-Time

The Legal Services Department has an opportunity available for a Lawyer to represent the WCB at all court levels with a concentration in plaintiff’s personal injury litigation and workers' compensation law. This position may also include providing legal support services for: FOIPP issues; human rights law; health law; employment law; administrative law; corporate commercial contracts; and general litigation.

Your experience and skills:

• Active member of the Law Society of Alberta with one to three years post-articling experience.
• Solid knowledge and interest in personal injury law.
• Demonstrated research, writing and advocacy skills.
• Superior decision making, interpersonal skills and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Original and innovative thinking to achieve desired results in legal cases is required.
• Travel to judicial centres throughout Alberta may occasionally be required.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional and leadership development, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities that foster a healthy work-life balance. You’ll work with supportive leaders and skilled professionals in a caring and collaborative work environment. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook, available on our website.

Salary: $92,678 to $115,813 per annum

Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security clearance.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Closing Date: December 8, 2023