Lawyer - Litigator Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51386)

Description

Collaborating with clients across the City, Legal Services leverages knowledge of the City's organization and operations with legal knowledge to provide valued advice and support throughout the corporation. Employees are highly engaged in providing the best support possible through expertise and creativity, keeping client satisfaction at the heart of our work.

Working effectively within a practice area team in a fast paced environment, reporting to the Legal Supervisor, Labour, Employment & OHS, this role is responsible for providing legal advice in the areas of labour, employment and occupational health and safety.  

What will you do? 

• Provide strategic labour and employment advice on a wide range of issues and matters to various stakeholders throughout the City
• Represent and/or assist in representing the City in legal proceedings before various tribunals and levels of court in relation to matters including: 
  • Grievance arbitrations and Labour Relation Board matters 
  • Human Rights complaints and dispute resolution processes 
  • Civil litigation, including wrongful dismissal claims 
• Provide sound legal advice and recommendations regarding various issues including policy development, collective bargaining issues and labour relations strategy
• Provide thoughtful and practical interpretive guidance to stakeholders in regards to collective agreements and labour and employment legislation
• Research and apply the law in divergent factual situations
• Gather facts through interviews and documentary review
• Draft legal agreements, memoranda, and submissions
• Take a proactive role in providing recommendations to avoid risk/liability
• Additional related duties as required