Legal Administrative Secretary(Government)-Career opportunities in Canada

Job title :  Legal Administrative Secretary
Employer: Government
CL4 Clerk 4
Regular/full-time
Manitoba Family Services and Labour
Winnipeg Child and Family Services
Location:Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number:  27889
Salary(s):   CL4 $44,711.00 – $50,914.00 per year
Deadline:   October 18, 2013

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check are conditions of employment.

Condition of Employment: must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Qualifications:

Essential:
    Completion of a recognized legal assistant training program or combination of related education and experience.
    Several years experience providing legal assistance in family law.
    Experience using MS Office software.
    Experience transcribing documents.
    Experience maintaining physical and electronic legal files and data base systems.
    Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively deal with the public, legal profession, court staff and judges.
    Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
    Ability to work independently, exercising initiative and making decisions under minimal supervision.
    Ability to work in a team environment.
    Excellent verbal communication skills.
    Excellent written communication skills.
    Ability to deal with confidential information and use discretion in handling sensitive materials.

Desired:
Knowledge of Child and Family Services Act.
Knowledge of the Queen’s Bench Rules for preparing and filing documents.

Conditions of Employment:
A satisfactory cleared Criminal Record check, Child Abuse Registry check, Adult Abuse Registry check and Prior Contract Check.

Duties:
Under the supervision of the Branch’s Legal Counsel, this position is responsible for coordinating and implementing legal support services and providing complex/specialized legal and administrative functions for the Branch Counsel under the mandate of The Child and Family services Act and pursuant to The Queen’s Bench Rules.  Detailed position description available upon request.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 27889
Civil Service Commission
Human Resource Services
300-305 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7
Phone:  204-945-1149
Fax:  204-948-2193

Please quote the Advertisement Number and Position Title in the subject line of your email.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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