Legal Assistant - ASL 4

Legal Assistant - ASL 4
Public Prosecution Services
Office of the Attorney General
Department of Justice and Public Safety
Open competition
BATHURST, CAMPBELLTON, and EDMUNDSTON,
Current and Future Vacancies

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Who we are
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Justice and Public Safety is dedicated to the rule of law, the promotion of the public interest, and the impartial administration of justice and works to improve the safety, security and resiliency of communities and citizens.

The Public Prosecution Services of the Department of Justice and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General, is seeking individuals to join the Bathurst, Campbellton and Edmundston Regional Offices as a Legal Assistant.

The mandate of the Office of the Attorney General is to promote the impartial administration of justice and ensure the protection of the public interest in New Brunswick on behalf of the Crown. The Office includes the Public Prosecution Services Branch.

What you will do
Legal Assistants are a vital part of the Public Prosecution Services and play an important role in supporting an efficient and impartial justice system in New Brunswick. They work directly with the Crown Prosecutors and are responsible for the management of investigative files within their respective Regional Office.

Your work assignment includes the following responsibilities:

• Preparing and reviewing correspondence, court briefs, reports and court orders.
• Preparing the affidavits of service.
• Coordinating the service of court documents in accordance with the Rules of court.
• Managing the regional office, including responding to inquiries, managing the file management system, handling all aspects of disclosure requests including tracking them, maintaining office equipment, and other related duties as may be assigned.

Work will involve face to face and telephone communication with lawyers, police, witnesses, victims, accused persons and government agencies.

Who you are

• You demonstrate effective team collaboration and foster a positive attitude at work
• You are energized by a fast-paced environment and are resilient
• You have outstanding communication skills
• You are a born leader with strong work ethics
• You are detail oriented
• You are result oriented and a problem solver

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Need to have

• High School diploma or GED and
• Successful completion of a one (1) year related post-secondary education and
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience

OR

• high school diploma or GED and
• minimum of six (6) years related work experience.

An equivalent combination of your education, training and work experience will be considered. Therefore, please include all relevant information in your application.

Various linguistic profiles are required:
Written and spoken competence in English and French, written and spoken competence in French, or written and spoken competence in French and spoken competence in English.

Please state your language capability.

The candidate must demonstrate on their application how they have acquired the education and experience for this position. Your resumé should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment. Screening for this competition is based on the resume you provide, so please ensure it is up to date when applying.

Nice to Have (asset qualifications)

• Post-secondary certification as a Legal Assistant or a Paralegal
• Experience in criminal legal field such as filing documents in all levels of court, formatting legal documents and applying Rules of Court

Subject to the response to this competition, the candidate may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Behavioural Competencies:
The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:

• Teamwork and cooperation
• Concern for order
• Effective interactive communication
• Flexibility
• Self-control and stamina

Wage
$1,816 to $2,205 biweekly, depending on education and experience.

Work environment

• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30
• Office locations: Bathurst Justice Building, Campbellton Justice Building, or Edmundston Justice Building
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply
We encourage applicants to apply on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address or by email at [email protected] indicating competition number R78-2026-0253.

Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until suitable candidates have been selected and a sufficient inventory list has been established. Interested individuals should submit their applications promptly, as there is no specific closing date for the opportunity.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Justice and Public Safety
Human Resources Branch
Marysville Place - 20 McGloin Street, 3rd floor
Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8
(506) 453-2719

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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