Bilingual Crown Counsel (Translation Counsel)

LF1-3 Legal Counsel 1-3

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Legislative Counsel Division

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 37895

Salary(s):   LF1-3 $80,191.00 - $158,529.00 per year

Closing Date:   September 17, 2021

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.

Please also provide a sample of your legal writing in both French and English. Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as part of an assessment tool.  

This position is designated bilingual.  The successful candidate must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in both official languages (English and French).

The Legislative Counsel Division is the legislative drafting office for the Government of Manitoba. It also provides legal advice and assistance as Law Officer of the Legislative Assembly.

Crown Counsel in the Legislative Counsel Division are members of the Manitoba Association of Crown Attorneys and compensation is commensurate with experience as set out in the collective agreement.

The Legislative Counsel Division offers a positive working environment. We value and support continuous learning, collaboration and a commitment to excellence.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Eligible for membership or membership (in good standing) with the Law Society of Manitoba
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Search
• Evening and weekend work as required
• Designated Bilingual (French and English)

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Superior experience or training in practising law in French and English
• Superior knowledge of legal terminology in French
• Superior ability to write clearly, accurately and analytically in French
• Superior ability to write clearly, accurately and analytically in English
• Excellent French verbal communication skills
• Excellent English verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to work cooperatively and constructively in a team environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• High level of judgment, discretion and tact
• Strong academic background

Desired:

• Completed legal studies in French
• Translation experience
• Experience in legislative drafting or the development of statutes or regulations
• Use of plain language in legal writing

Duties:
Translation Counsel play a leadership role in ensuring that the French version of Manitoba legislation is accurate and legally effective.  You will work closely with lawyers, translators and other professionals in the development of bilingual legislation, providing legal advice and support to legislative translators and others.  You will also support the translators' professional development in respect of legal terminology and concepts. Working with our team of legislative drafters and editors, you will also draft legislation in English.  In that role, you will work with senior government officials in a broad range of government departments and agencies and with members of the Legislative Assembly and their staff.

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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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