Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

Criminal Law Services

Full Time, Permanent

Saint John

The New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission (NBLASC) is seeking individuals to join the Criminal 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.

Responsiveness, Compassion, Accountability, Professionalism, and Excellence: These are our values, and are at the heart of everything we do.

What you will do:

As a Legal Administrative Assistant your responsibility will be providing administrative support services including, but will not be limited to:

• Coordinate and assign duty counsel schedule;
• Complete checklists for new files;
• Draft and send written correspondence to clients;
• Request, send, and receive disclosure;
• Manage client case files, schedules, and bring forward system;
• Prepare and coordinate archiving;
• Act as the first point of contact for clients, lawyers, court staff, policing agencies, etc. including answering phone calls and emails;
• 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:

$2,008 - $2,439 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 "2025-26Legal Admin, Saint John" in your email subject line by October 19, 2026. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

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

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