Advertisement Number: 43664

Salary(s):  JA1 $55,151.00 - $64,702.00 per year and Remoteness Allowance (if applicable)

Closing Date: January 21, 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 Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain open until exhausted. 

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

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, personal wellness leave and a defined pension plan.


To be considered for this competition, candidates ARE REQUIRED to submit the Application Form for screening, ALONG with their resume  to the Public Service Commission by email (PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca ), quoting #43664 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***
 

The Courts Division of Manitoba Justice manages the effective and efficient delivery of court services throughout Manitoba.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application screening form and a resume. 

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Extensive experience as an administrative or executive assistant in a court or legal-related environment and experience providing support to multiple supervisors at one time
• 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 skills with the ability to meet workload demands and deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as contribute to a respectful workplace
• Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams), or compatible programs
• Completion of a recognized legal assistant training program or equivalent work-related experience

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 Provincial Court, 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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