- Two (2) years of directly related experience in a legal environment.
- Client Service Orientation (CSO)
- Concern for Order (CO)
- Effective Interactive Communication (EIC)
- Teamwork and Cooperation (TW)
- Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications
- Planning and Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
Legal Administrative Assistant - Saint John, Canada - Department of Social Development
Description
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
(Administrative Services - Level 4)
OPEN COMPETITION
SOUTHWEST ZONE
The Department of Social Development is seeking an individual to join the Southwest Zone as a Legal Administrative Assistant in the Saint John Office.
As a member of the Legal Administrative Services team, the successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with the Family Crown Counsel, preparation of court documents, and the disclosure of all child and adult protection files for court. The preparation of court documents includes, but is not limited to, drafting notices of applications, notices of motions, drafting and editing of affidavits of evidence, custody and guardianship agreements, and preparation for trial including drafting and issuing summonses to witnesses. As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for arranging for service on respondents, meeting with witnesses to conduct secondary research for the purposes of drafting Affidavits, and subsequently commissioning Affidavits, in the office and in the community. Other duties may be assigned as required.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Work at this level requires education gained through high school or GED, supplemented by post-secondary education typically a one (1) year program plus a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience including one (1) year of directly related experience in a legal environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Legal Administrative Assistants are required to obtain their Commissioner of Oaths upon appointment.
Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate experience in one or more of the following asset qualifications:
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:
Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
Salary: $47,216 to $57,330 per annum
We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by April 17, 2024, indicating competition number: R .
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Social Development
Human Resource Services
4th floor, 551 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E7
Telephone:
E-mail:
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
As per the Civil Service Act, candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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