Judicial Assistant
JA1 Judicial Assistant 1
Term/full-time
Manitoba Justice
Judicial Services, Courts
Brandon MB
Advertisement Number: 43421
Salary(s): JA1 $55,151.00 - $64,702.00 per year
Closing Date: October 13, 2024
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain open until exhausted.
Introduction
The Courts Division of Manitoba Justice manages the effective and efficient delivery of court services throughout Manitoba.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Satisfactory Enhanced Security Check - Level III
- Must be able to work overtime as necessary with little notice
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Completion of a recognized legal assistant training program, or equivalent experience as an administrative or executive assistant in a court or legal-related environment
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills with an understanding of the proper case, statute and neutral citation standards
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with the legal profession, the general public and other stakeholders
- Proven organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet multiple workload demands and strict deadlines
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment skills to make independent decisions
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as contribute to a respectful workplace
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams)
- Experience providing support to multiple supervisors at one time
Desired:
- Experience using legal research applications such as Quicklaw/Lexis Nexis, Westlaw and CanLII and conducting related internet searches
- Knowledge of the Court systems, Court rules, policies and procedures
- Experience with transcription from digital/oral dictation
Duties:
The Judicial Assistant provides administrative support services to judges of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba, as assigned. Key duties include: preparing case management reports, processes the judgments of the court including proofreading and researching legal texts for references to citations and quotations. Maintains filing systems and responds to inquiries from various stakeholders. The incumbent will also coordinate meetings and make travel arrangements, prepare expense claims, assist the judiciary, court staff, government departments, legal profession and the public in a professional manner while applying the appropriate level of discretion. The incumbent works primarily independently with minimum supervision, but also works with a team of colleagues who may require back up support.
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Advertisement # 43421
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608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: [email protected]
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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