Legal Administrative Assistant

Family Law Services

Open Competition

Full Time, Permanent

Saint John

The New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission (NBLASC) is seeking individuals to join the Family Law Services Branch as a Legal Administrative Assistant in the Saint John Regional office.

Who we are:

The NBLASC provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and is a crucial part of a fair and equitable justice system. We are committed to access to justice and we advocate for our clients' rights.

Family Law Services provides legal advice and legal representation to eligible individuals on family law matters.

What you will do:

As a Legal Administrative Assistant your responsibilities will include the following:

· Providing administrative support services including, but will not be limited to: drafting applications, motions, affidavits, trial records, and any other documents as requested;

· Managing client case files, schedules, and bring forward system;

· Liaising with clients, private bar, and other members of the justice system;

· Maintaining file management system;

· Scheduling client appointments;

· Answering routine calls and corresponding;

· Dealing with routine inquiries;

· Referring clients to appropriate services;

· Performing other administrative duties as assigned.

Need to have (Essential qualifications and skills):

· Completion of post-secondary training in a related field;

· A minimum of 4 years of related experience;

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Who you are

You possess the following competencies:

· Analytical Thinking/Judgement;

· Client Service Orientation;

· Effective Interactive Communication;

· Flexibility.

Wage:

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with skill level and experience:

$1,815 - $2,205 biweekly - NBLASC CUPE Admin 2 pay scale

What can NBLASC offer you?

Comprehensive benefits package including various leave provisions and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan

Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Paid Vacation benefits

How to apply

We encourage you to apply by email at [email protected] stating "2024-13 Legal Admin, Saint John" in your email subject line by May 29, 2024. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission

Human Resource Services

500 Beaverbrook Court Suite 501

Fredericton, NB, E3B 5X4

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