Salary(s): BB1-3 $94,944.00 - $190,530.00 per year
Closing Date: June 11, 2025
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 in effect for 12 months.
Introduction
Legal Aid Manitoba provides full legal representation services to eligible Manitobans.
The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity and parental leave, family related leave and a defined pension plan. Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check
Must be a member in good standing or eligible for membership with the Law Society of Manitoba at time of interview
The ability to travel within the province
Qualifications:
Essential:
Experience litigating in the field of Criminal Defence Law
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with the public, clients, support staff, government agencies and professionals
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to manage a high volume of cases and work independently and effectively to meet critical deadlines and billing targets established by Management
Ability to maintain accurate and timely electronic recording of case detail and time information
Ability to use electronic information and document management systems
Education or Knowledge on the effects of colonization on Indigenous People in Canada and the impacts of colonization on the justice system
Duties:
The incumbent is required to attend court in Winnipeg and at circuit points serviced out of Winnipeg. This position will manage an assigned caseload in an efficient and effective manner, keep up-to-date, accurate time and billing records, assist other lawyers in their office as a member of the office's legal team, as well as performing other related duties as assigned.
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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