Description:
The Courts Division of Manitoba Justice manages the effective and efficient delivery of court services throughout Manitoba.
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 and a defined pension plan.
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and a resume.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Satisfactory Enhanced Security Check - Level III
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
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams)
- 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