Advertisement Number: 42811

Salary(s):  LF2 $124,183.00 - $154,047.00 per year

Closing Date: July 11, 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 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.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION may be assessed through all aspects of the application materials and throughout the staffing process. Therefore, all communication needs to be grammatically correct, using appropriate vocabulary and with minimal errors in punctuation and spelling. Complete sentences are to be used throughout.

To be considered for this competition, candidates ARE REQUIRED to submit the Application Form for screening, along with their resume and cover letter to the Public Service Commission by email (pscexecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca ), quoting #42811 and position title in the subject line. If you are having difficulty opening the link, you may have to use a different browser. You may also contact Human Resource Services (contact information under “Apply to”) to request a copy of the Application Screening Form. Resumes may be used in addition to the Applicant Form for screening purposes.


                           CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION SCREENING FORM.
 

Legal Services Branch (LSB) is the Government of Manitoba’s full service in-house civil law office of about 60 lawyers.  It provides a complete range of high quality legal services to all government departments, and to agencies, boards, commissions and corporations that do not have their own legal counsel.

LSB’s work enables the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Manitoba to fulfill the constitutional and statutory responsibility of Chief Legal Advisor to Government, and as the guardian of the public interest with respect to matters of civil law.

LSB is currently seeking experienced lawyers to join our team. Crown Counsel at LSB are members of the Manitoba Association of Crown Attorneys.  Compensation is commensurate with experience as set out in the collective agreement. LSB offers a positive work environment and supports work arrangements to help employees balance career and family. Continuous learning, development and training are supported and encouraged. 

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience practicing civil litigation in a common law  jurisdiction
• Ability to develop strategy, provide legal advice and make recommendations 
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to recognize and assess legal implications and policy options 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work in a high pressure and time sensitive environment to meet conflicting deadlines
• Superior written communication skills, including experience drafting agreements and legal opinions
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong and positive working relationships, including with co-workers, clients and external interests

Desired:

• Experience litigating for government 
• Experience leading litigation  teams
• Experience with class actions 

Duties:

As part of the Legal Services Branch you will be required:

• prepare pleadings, do research and prepare legal opinions and briefs and appear in all levels of courts and before administrative tribunals on behalf of the Government and other reporting agencies
• provide legal advice and assistance to Departments, and other reporting agencies.
• participate in strategic discussions with clients
• lead or participate in negotiations with third parties, including other litigants, other levels of government and service providers
• from time to time, participate in the review and development of legislation, and in providing education and training opportunities for clients and colleagues

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