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Crown Counsel Assistant   -   COU000892   Employment Type :     Contract Location(s) :     SK--Regina and Area-Regina       Ministry :     003 Justice Salary Range :     $4,974 - $6,468   Monthly Grade :     Contract   The Office of Tribunal Counsel is looking for a Crown Counsel Assistant, working under the supervision of the lawyers in the office on the basis of a one-year renewable contract. The Office of Tribunal Counsel of the Ministry of Justice is the legal office for a number of provincial adjudicative tribunal that are at arm's length from government. Expansion of the client base to other such tribunals who are in need of legal service is possible.   The successful candidate will have relevant education and/or experience, as well as strong interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision, and demonstrate initiative to meet the needs of the Office of Tribunal Counsel.   The position requires an understanding of civil litigation and terminology as well as government processes and policies. Duties may include document collection, review and compilation; liaising with client contacts; preparing drafts of legal documents or correspondence; maintenance of a precedent system; and legal research. General office management and assistance may also be necessary.   The position requires superior computer and word processing skills and familiarity with Word, Excel and other relevant software.  Experience with historical legislative research and with legal research software including the Clear Legal Job Board, CanLII and QuickLaw are also assets.    

Job Description This exciting and full-time opportunity is currently available in our friendly and collaborative MLT Aikins office located in Regina, Saskatchewan! Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading and time management skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You are also able to work independently, follow instructions with minimum supervision and able to thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment, while providing superior customer service for both internal and external clients. Responsibilities Include: · Prepare Collection, Foreclosure files from start to finish · Set up meetings/phone calls with clients, Debtors/Borrowers to discuss debt · Draft documents for Collection and Foreclosure proceedings including but not limited to: Statements of Claim, Affidavits, Applications, Writs of Enforcement, Orders & letters · Arrange for service of documents · Access and use of online resources such as Collectlink, Techcom, Litigation & Collection Highway · Initiate follow-up with Debtors/Borrowers as required · Organize and maintain files, including daily filing, opening and closing files · Handle telephone and e-mail correspondence, both incoming and outgoing with the financial institutions, Defendants and other law firms · Handle telephone and e-mail correspondence, both incoming and outgoing with the financial institutions, Defendants and other law firms · Maintain accurate files and diarize important dates and times · Prepare Foreclosure/Collection precedents for review by supervising lawyer · Ensuring adherence to client directives Qualifications Include : · Post-secondary education from an accredited legal program · Must have at minimum five years' of experience in collections and/or foreclosure · Ability to maintain an efficient electronic file system with exceptional attention to detail · Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints · Strong communicator with strong problem solving and analytical skills · Being able to work independently and to adapt to a fast changing environment. · Capacity to perform complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents. · Ability to follow the instructions from a diverse group of clients, lawyers and staff · Software program knowledge or certification in: FCT Default Solutions/Collect Link, Aderant, MS Word, Excel and document software management are assets If this role sounds like a match for you and your skillset, and you reside in or around the Regina area, please submit your resumé and cover letter. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Experience: Paralegal: 2 years (Required) collections and/or foreclosure: 5 years (Preferred)

Legal Assistant - ADM016649   Employment Type : SGEU Term 9 months or more Location(s) : SK-Regina and Area-Regina Ministry : 003 Justice Salary Range : $19.419 - $24.334 Hourly Grade : SGEU.04.   Civil Law, within the Ministry of Justice, requires a highly organized and responsible individual to provide confidential legal secretarial and administrative services to lawyers within the Civil Litigation Unit on a one-year term, potentially leading to a permanent position. As the Legal Assistant you will:   Transcribe written notes to prepare a high volume of court and legal documents for civil litigation matters while meeting very tight deadlines; Prepare or assist with preparation of documents such as Factums, Briefs of Law, Statements of Defence, Statements of Claim, Affidavits, Orders, Affidavit of Documents, legal opinions, memos, correspondence and briefing notes; Other office duties including filing, diarizing, answering telephones, taking messages, directing calls and answering general inquiries.   This position requires the ability to stand for prolong lengths of time photocopying and involves some heavy lifting of boxes. The successful candidate will also provide back-up secretarial services to other lawyers and support staff.   As the successful candidate you will have:   Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology and court processes; Demonstrated you are highly organized, task oriented, productive and calm in a stressful environment in order to meet strict deadlines; Demonstrated you are thorough, conscientious and attentive to detail to ensure quality work while maintaining confidentiality. Familiarity with computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; and Familiarity with office and administrative procedures, protocols and various types of office equipment such as photocopier, fax, printers and computers.   Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be attained through the completion of a legal secretary course and/or extensive experience in a legal office environment with a solid understanding of legal terminology, legal documents and court processes.   You will have the ability to:   Create, format and edit documents from written notes with speed, accuracy and consistency using various software programs; Organize and prioritize multiple tasks taking into consideration changing priorities, tight deadlines and frequent interruptions; Work independently and/or participate as a contributing member of a variety of teams to complete work assignments.   The successful candidate will demonstrate the Saskatchewan Public Service core values of: respect and integrity, serving citizens, practicing excellence and innovation, and acting as One Team, including participating in and contributing to an inclusive workplace culture .   What we offer:   Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave A competitive salary Inclusive work environments Comprehensive benefits package including pension Advancement opportunities Flexible work arrangements   We will be in contact with those persons who are selected for an interview through the clear legal job board.     We are committed to workplace diversity.

Employment Type:  Contract Location(s) :  SK--Regina and Area-Regina    Ministry :  003 Justice Salary Range:  $6,697 - $10,541 Monthly Grade:  Contract Saskatchewan Justice, Legal Services Division Opportunity for Lawyer in Regina The Civil Law Division of the Ministry of Justice provides legal services to ministries and agencies of the Government of Saskatchewan. The Division is looking for a lawyer to fill the following contract position in Regina and advertised on the clear legal job board: Maintenance Enforcement Lawyer This is a one-year renewable contract position starting as soon as possible. The position involves representing and advising the Maintenance Enforcement Office in Regina and Moose Jaw. The duties include providing legal advice and conducting court applications in Chambers under The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act. Candidates must have: membership or qualification for membership in the Law Society of Saskatchewan; litigation experience or an interest in litigation work; excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to practically apply legal concepts to fact situations using judgment and discretion; excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex legal arguments; and an ability to work independently, but also in a team environment with lawyers and other professionals.

Legal Assistant - ADM016524   Employment Type : Permanent Full-time Location(s) : SK-Regina and Area-Regina Ministry : 003 Justice Salary Range : $19.419 - $24.334 Hourly Grade : SGEU.04.   The Constitutional Law Branch of the Ministry of Justice is looking for a highly-motivated, responsible, well-organized individual to provide administrative support. The Branch consists of 11 lawyers who specialize in constitutional law, Aboriginal law, human rights law, and trade law. The work of the branch includes providing legal advice to various ministries and agencies within government; representing the government before administrative tribunals, trade panels, and at all levels of court including the Supreme Court of Canada; providing legal assistance in negotiations on a broad range of topics; and providing training to government officials and others with respect to these matters.   In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for: Litigation support duties including the independent preparation of court documents such as Acknowledgements of Service, Statements as to Documents and Books of Authorities and correspondence to other lawyers; Maintaining the branch filing system, both paper and electronic, in accordance with government policies and procedures such as ARMS and ORS; Receiving and reviewing invoices, arranging for payment, credit card reconciliations, and preparing monthly expenditure statements all in accordance with government policies and procedures such as MIDAS. Arranging meetings, conferences, and making travel arrangements for lawyers; Maintaining the branch library including ordering textbooks, updating loose-leaf texts, and updating a number of binders of case law and academic articles that are kept by the branch; General office duties such as typing and formatting correspondence, memorandums, briefing notes, cabinet information items, and various reports including statistical reports and the various court documents referred to above.   As the successful candidate, you will have demonstrated your knowledge of legal terminology with a familiarity of case law and legislation and an ability to analyze legal information and find cases, legislation, and academic articles on electronic databases such as Publications Saskatchewan, CanLII, QuickLaw, and Westlaw/Carswell. You will have an understanding of the Canadian court system, including all levels of court in Saskatchewan, the Federal Court, the Supreme Court of Canada, and certain administrative tribunals. In addition, you will have the ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize tasks, and have an eye for detail in order to ensure the highest quality of work.   Typically, the knowledge and abilities required for this position would have been obtained though completion of a diploma in office education or office administration and/or related experience in a legal setting.   We are committed to workplace diversity.

Legal Secretary - ADM016269   Employment Type : Permanent Full-time Location(s) : SK-Regina and Area-Regina Ministry : 003 Justice Salary Range : $20.971 - $26.280 Hourly Grade : SGEU.05.   The Ministry of Justice requires a skilled, responsible and confident individual to provide a wide variety of complex secretarial and administrative duties in a fast-paced and demanding work environment. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to assist government.   The Public Prosecutions Office in Regina is seeking a candidate who will pay close attention to detail, is dependable and will treat colleagues and clients with dignity and respect. The successful candidate must be committed to the pursuit of excellence; exhibit leadership and professionalism and embrace diversity and equality. To learn more about the Prosecutions office, go tohttp://www.justice.gov.sk.ca/publicprosecutionsdivision   As a member of a small team of professionals, you will establish and maintain accurate and up to date prosecution files received from Police Services and RCMP detachments. You will generate Warrants, Information's, Summons, Stays of Proceedings, Court Orders and a variety of other legal documents and correspondence. We are seeking an individual who is organized and thorough. You must have superior communication and interpersonal skills when responding to inquiries from the public, police, witnesses and the accused, very often concerning highly sensitive and explicit materials, ensuring strict confidentiality at all times.   As the incumbent, you will also process incoming and outgoing mail, file and track missing information and coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for clients/witnesses to appear in court. The computer applications you will use include Windows XP, the Justice Automated Information Network (JAIN) and the Prosecution Automated Data and Document System (PADDS). The programs have now been replaced by EPIC and CJIMS.   Typically, you will have developed your knowledge and skills through the completion of a two year legal secretarial course or have significant experience in a related legal field or a combination of both legal secretarial education and experience. You must have knowledge of office administrative procedures including filing systems and knowledge of legal terminology, the administration of legal documents and the various levels of court as it relates to criminal law. As the successful candidate you must participate as a willing and able team member within the office environment. Your knowledge, experience and demonstrated abilities will be key to your success in this position.   To learn more about the Courts of Saskatchewan, go to www.sasklawcourts.ca/   We are committed to workplace diversity.

Job Details Description Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest growing national business law firms, with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, Toronto, Markham, Vaughan and Montréal. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.  Our Regina office is currently recruiting for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our busy Business Law Practice Group. This is an exciting position for someone who is looking to gain valuable experience and to advance their career. In this role, your required skills and knowledge will include (but will not be limited to): File opening, conflict searches, Aderant forms (increase credit limit/return to active) and general file administration Bring forwards, paper and electronic Editing documents; Sorting and handling mail and preparing letters to clients forwarding mail; Time entries; Expense requisitions (client related and BD expenses); Billing, processing client payments and any billing related tasks; Sending emails to clients re outstanding invoices when contacted by Collections; Reservations - lunch meetings, flights and hotel, booking boardrooms, and ordering food; Handling general client inquiries; Scanning and printing; and Other duties as assigned. The role does not require any practice specific or transactional knowledge; and any knowledge can be learned as needed and mentored.  This incumbent would not require legal assistant certification, but a recent graduate from a legal administration program would likely be interested with the possible opportunity for growth down the road. To be successful in this role, you have: 1 to 2 years of administrative experience in a legal environment considered an asset; Strong organizational and time management skills; Excellent proofreading skills (ability to check typed material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, word usage and format errors); The ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative; Excellent multi-tasking skills; Positive attitude and detail-oriented; and Problem solving with minimal supervision. In order to be considered, the candidate must have a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and the willingness to contribute to the team. This individual must have a professional attitude, and great client service skills.   Miller Thomson LLP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and people with disabilities. While we thank all applicants for their interest, we are unable to respond to queries individually and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. Miller Thomson will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Human Resources department of the nature of accommodations that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.    

  Civil Law - Lawyer   -   COU000847   Employment Type :     Contract Location(s) :     SK--Regina and Area-Regina       Ministry :     003 Justice Salary Range :     $6,697 - $10,541   Monthly Grade :     Contract     The Civil Law Branch, Legal Services Division of the Ministry of Justice, provides legal services to ministries and agencies of the Government of Saskatchewan.      The Branch has an opening for a lawyer to provide solicitor services in Regina.  This is a renewable one-year contract position, potentially leading to a permanent position . Preference will be given to candidates with five or more years’ legal experience.   All candidates must have membership, or qualify for membership, in the Law Society of Saskatchewan.   The Ministry of Justice offers a variety of excellent career opportunities. As primary legal advisor to the ministries and agencies of the Government of Saskatchewan, the Civil Law Branch undertakes sophisticated, interesting and quality legal work. The Branch’s legal team enjoys a high degree of work satisfaction, a collegial atmosphere, and an ability to maintain work life balance.  There is also the opportunity to have a wide variety of work over the course of a career and to both mentor and be mentored in a very positive, supportive and challenging work environment.    We will be in contact with those persons who are selected for an interview.   We are committed to workplace diversity.

Transfers of Charges Coordinator/Legal Secretary - ADM016087   Employment Type : Permanent Full-time Location(s) : SK-Regina and Area-Regina Ministry : 003 Justice Salary Range : $20.971-$26.280 Hourly Grade : SGEU.05.   The Ministry of Justice requires a skilled, responsible and confident individual to provide a wide variety of complex secretarial and administrative duties in a fast-paced and demanding work environment. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to assist government.   The Public Prosecutions Head Office in Regina is seeking a candidate who is highly motivated and responsible to provide out of province transfer of charges coordination as well as legal secretarial services to senior crown counsel in a busy and often stressful office. To learn more about the Prosecutions office, go tohttp://www.justice.gov.sk.ca/publicprosecutionsdivision   Your responsibilities: performing administrative duties and maintaining court records in a database; coordination of the transfer of out of province Criminal Code charges; compiling and assembling background information and typing appeal documents for provincial and federal courts of appeal; and maintaining registrations and certification records for breathalyzer technicians. This position also provides back- up services to the Executive Secretary. You will have daily contact with the public, lawyers, police, media and community agencies and answer inquiries while dealing with highly sensitive and explicit material. You will maintain strict confidentiality at all times.   As a member of a small team of professionals, you will establish and maintain accurate and up to date prosecution files. We are seeking an individual who is organized and thorough. You must have superior communication and interpersonal skills. The computer applications you will use include Windows XP, EPIC and CJIMS.   Typically, you will have developed your knowledge and skills through the completion of a two year legal secretarial course or have significant experience in a related legal field or a combination of both legal secretarial education and experience. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience with office and administrative procedures including filing. You will have demonstrated knowledge of policy as it relates to Transfer of Charges. You will have the ability to accurately reference and apply acts, regulations, policies and procedures, input, edit, retrieve, and maintain information and data using carious computer applications; and orally respond to inquiries from clients, agencies, or the general public in person or over the phone. As the successful candidate you must participate as a willing and able team member within the office environment. Your knowledge, experience and demonstrated abilities will be key to your success in this position.   To learn more about the Courts of Saskatchewan go to www.sasklawcourts.ca/   We are committed to workplace diversity.

Legal Assistant - ADM015974   Employment Type : Permanent Full-time Location(s) : SK-Regina and Area-Regina Ministry : 030 Government Relations Salary Range : $22.648-$28.384 Hourly Grade : SGEU.06.   The Saskatchewan Municipal Board (SMB) is an independent administrative tribunal established for regulatory and quasi-judicial purposes. The SMB’s regulatory function is to provide approvals for municipalities with respect to local improvements, borrowing, utility rates, set city debt limits and ensure fiscal health of municipalities. The quasi-judicial function is to hear appeals from interested parties, with the majority of appeals relating to property tax assessment and planning and development. Key stakeholders include municipalities, ratepayers, developers, tax agents, financial institutions, crowns and ministries.   The SMB has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a highly motivated Legal Assistant. As the successful candidate, you will work in cooperation with the administrative team, directors, Board members and stakeholders to support and facilitate the smooth operation of the appeal process. Reporting to the Legal Coordinator, your main responsibilities will be: Request, receive and review appeals from clients, ensuring complete applications received are in accordance with legislated timelines. Identify and request missing information. Liaise with stakeholders to provide non-biased assistance in completing applications and outlining the appeal process. Accurate calculation of fees and receipt and balancing of same, including processing refunds when applicable. Prepare documents, including hearing books, ensuring compliance with timelines, accuracy and completeness of information. Follow-up with boards of revision, development appeals boards or parties as required. Prepare written materials and legal documents. Prepare record books for Court of Appeal and Court of Queen’s Bench when decisions are appealed to the higher courts. To be successful in this role, you will have: extensive knowledge and experience with legal terms and concepts, documents, legislation and the appeal process; knowledge about the mandate of the SMB and its governing legislation; advanced knowledge and abilities with technology such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and desktop publishing; familiarity with legal software including CanLII, BoardEffect and ProLaw; superior verbal and written communication skills; experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships and demonstrate good judgment and discretion when dealing with stakeholders; exceptional organizational skills; the ability to work with and take direction from various individuals while prioritizing tasks; and a self-starter who uses innovation to modify and simplify processes Typically, the competencies required for this position would be: obtained through a certificate or diploma in business or office education with a legal specialization; extensive experience in a progressively senior administrative role; and legal experience in a senior level position and the proven understanding of legislation and the law. What we offer: A fast-paced environment. Challenging work. A small, close knit staff. Comprehensive benefit package and pension plan. Vacation and EDO’s (every second Friday off).   We are committed to workplace diversity.

Legal Secretary/ Administration - Public Prosecutions- Head office - ADM015844   Employment Type : Permanent Full-time Location(s) : SK-Regina and Area-Regina Ministry : 003 Justice Salary Range : $20.971-$26.280 Hourly Grade : SGEU.05.   The Ministry of Justice requires a skilled, responsible and confident individual to provide a wide variety of complex secretarial and administrative duties in a fast-paced and demanding work environment. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to assist government.   The Public Prosecutions Head Office in Regina is seeking a candidate who will pay close attention to detail, is dependable and will treat colleagues and clients with dignity and respect. The successful candidate must be committed to the pursuit of excellence; exhibit leadership and professionalism and embrace diversity and equality. To learn more about the Prosecutions office, go tohttp://www.justice.gov.sk.ca/publicprosecutionsdivision   As a member of a small team of professionals, you will establish and maintain accurate and up to date prosecution files received from Police Services and RCMP detachments. You will generate Warrants, Information's, Summons, Stays of Proceedings, Court Orders and a variety of other legal documents and correspondence. We are seeking an individual who is organized and thorough. You must have superior communication and interpersonal skills when responding to inquiries from the public, police, witnesses and the accused, very often concerning highly sensitive and explicit materials, ensuring strict confidentiality at all times. As the incumbent, you will also process incoming and outgoing mail, file and track missing information and coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for clients/witnesses to appear in court. The computer applications you will use include Windows XP, the Justice Automated Information Network (JAIN) and the Prosecution Automated Data and Document System (PADDS). The programs have now been replaced by EPIC and CJIMS   Typically, you will have developed your knowledge and skills through the completion of a legal administration course or have significant experience in a related legal field or a combination of both legal secretarial education and experience. You must have knowledge of office administrative procedures including filing systems and knowledge of legal terminology, the administration of legal documents and the various levels of court as it relates to criminal law. As the successful candidate you must participate as a willing and able team member within the office environment. Your knowledge, experience and demonstrated abilities will be key to your success in this position.   To learn more about the Courts of Saskatchewan go to www.sasklawcourts.ca/   We are committed to workplace diversity.

Judicial Assistant - COU000819   Employment Type : Order-in-Council Location(s) : SK-Regina and Area-Regina Ministry : 003 Justice Salary Range : $3897-$5046 Monthly Grade : Order-in-Council     Judicial Assistant Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan Full-time Order-in-Council Position   The Court of Appeal is seeking a well-organized, responsible, energetic individual to provide administrative support to the Judiciary. The duties include transcribing, proof reading, editing and issuing judicial decisions; maintaining electronic filing systems; arranging travel; preparing expense reports; and other administrative duties for the Court which may be assigned from time to time. The successful incumbent will have an aptitude for information technology.   The position requires the person to have excellent knowledge of: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; English grammar, spelling and punctuation; and Legal terminology. The position also requires the person to have the ability to: Accurately type, proofread and edit judicial material (minimum typing speed of 60 wpm); Locate and verify quotes and citations; Analyze and resolve problems; Process complex instructions quickly and accurately; Communicate clearly, discreetly and courteously; Work both independently and as part of a team; Establish and maintain electronic and paper filing system; Accurately reference legislation, Rules of Court, regulations, and case authorities; Contribute to a positive work environment; Independently organize and prioritize multiple tasks; and Maintain the professional corporate culture standard of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. The position requires the person be honest, discreet, approachable, courteous, flexible, hard-working and creative. Appointment will be made by Order-in-Council.   Candidates are asked to apply on Taleo, as well as submitting a cover letter, resume by May 24, 2019 to:   Nadine Barnes, Executive Officer Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan and Provincial Court Judicial Council 2425 Victoria Avenue Regina SK S4P 4W6 Email: nbarnes@sasklawcourts.ca Telephone: (306) 787-5409   Candidates should indicate what knowledge, skills and abilities they have and where they have acquired and developed them. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check at his or her own expense.   Salary and Rank: MCP2 range $3,879-$5,046 (salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience). Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, annual flex benefit, and pension plan.   Candidates that previously applied for competition COU000798, need not apply again.   We thank all candidates for their interest.   We are committed to workplace diversity.

rown Counsel Assistant (Paralegal) - Registry Officers - COU000810  Employment Type:  Non-Perm Out-of-Scope Location(s) :  SK--Regina and Area-Regina    Ministry :  003 Justice Salary Range:  $4974-$6468 Monthly Grade:  Contract The Ministry of Justice’s Legal Services Division is seeking a Crown Counsel Assistant to assist with solicitor and public registry (land registry, corporate registry and personal property registry) matters in Regina on the basis of a one-year renewable contract.   The successful candidates will have relevant education and/or experience and will work under the supervision of one or more lawyers in the Office of Public Registry Administration.  The successful candidates will need to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative to meet the needs of the branch.   The position requires an understanding of government, cabinet and legislative processes as well as solicitor work.  Duties may include liaising with clients and stakeholders, research including in the public registries, conducting cross jurisdictional scans and analysis, preparing legal agreements and cabinet documents, managing the assurance and compensation claims process, assisting with freedom of information responses, preparing correspondence, as well as creating and maintaining a precedent system.               The positions require superior computer and word processing skills and familiarity with Word, Excel and other relevant software.   Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, strong organization skills and superior analytical skills are needed for the positions.  Experience with legal and legislative procedures are requirements.  Experience with legal research software including CanLii and QuickLaw is also an asset. We are committed to workplace diversity.

Judicial Assistant Regina Court of Queen’s Bench Temporary Position (18 months) Order-in-Council Position The Ministry of Justice has a career opportunity for a conscientious and dependable professional to work as a Judicial Assistant with the Regina Court of Queen’s Bench Judges’ Chambers. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan. For further information about the Saskatchewan Courts and the Court of Queen’s Bench go to http://www.sasklawcourts.ca/. As a Judicial Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Judiciary. Common job duties include transcribing court documents; proofreading, formatting, issuing judicial decisions; and developing and maintaining filing systems. You will also be responsible for distributing judgments and fiats, and co-ordinating hotel/travel arrangements. The ideal candidate will have developed knowledge and skills through formal training such as a legal secretarial course and/or related work experience in a court/legal administrative environment. You will have considerable knowledge of court operations and procedures, and the ability to use WordPerfect and Microsoft Office computer programs. You will be well versed in legal terminology and able to accurately reference legislation, regulations and the Rules of Court. Your ability to deal with issues of a sensitive and confidential nature with tact and diplomacy will prepare you to work effectively in this demanding environment. Our candidate of choice will also work with limited direction, exhibit exceptional organizations, verbal and written communication skills, and have the ability to build and maintain productive working relations with key stakeholders. You must also demonstrate good character in order to maintain the integrity of the justice system and the people it serves. Appointment will be made by Order-in-Council. We are committed to workplace diversity. Criminal Record Check Requirement: The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Salary: $3878 - $5046 per month   Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" below Diversity Groups : Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Visible minority persons   Hours of Work : M - Monthly Out of Scope Number of Openings : 1

Legal Secretary - Public Prosecutions Regina PCB - ADM015391 Employment Type : Permanent Part-time Location(s) : SK-Regina and Area-Regina Ministry : 003 Justice Salary Range : $20.971-$26.280 Hourly Grade : SGEU.05.   The Ministry of Justice requires a skilled, responsible and confident individual to provide a wide variety of complex secretarial and administrative duties in a fast-paced and demanding work environment. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to assist government. The Public Prosecutions Office in Regina at the Provincial Court Building is seeking a candidate who will pay close attention to detail, is dependable and will treat colleagues and clients with dignity and respect. The successful candidate must be committed to the pursuit of excellence; exhibit leadership and professionalism and embrace diversity and equality. To learn more about the Prosecutions office, go tohttp://www.justice.gov.sk.ca/publicprosecutionsdivision As a member of a small team of professionals, you will establish and maintain accurate and up to date prosecution files received from Police Services and RCMP detachments. You will generate Warrants, Information's, Summons, Stays of Proceedings, Court Orders and a variety of other legal documents and correspondence. We are seeking an individual who is organized and thorough. You must have superior communication and interpersonal skills when responding to inquiries from the public, police, witnesses and the accused, very often concerning highly sensitive and explicit materials, ensuring strict confidentiality at all times. As the incumbent, you will also process incoming and outgoing mail, file and track missing information and coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for clients/witnesses to appear in court. The computer applications you will use include Windows XP, the Justice Automated Information Network (JAIN) and the Prosecution Automated Data and Document System (PADDS). The programs have now been replaced by EPIC and CJIMS Typically, you will have developed your knowledge and skills through the completion of a two year legal secretarial course or have significant experience in a related legal field or a combination of both legal secretarial education and experience. You must have knowledge of office administrative procedures including filing systems and knowledge of legal terminology, the administration of legal documents and the various levels of court as it relates to criminal law. As the successful candidate you must participate as a willing and able team member within the office environment. Your knowledge, experience and demonstrated abilities will be key to your success in this position. To learn more about the Courts of Saskatchewan go to www.sasklawcourts.ca/ We are committed to workplace diversity.   Hours of Work : A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks Number of Openings : 1   Closing Date : Jan 28, 2019, 11:59:00 PM

Crown Counsel Assistant (Paralegal) - Solicitor and Legislative Services - COU000777 Employment Type : Contract Location(s) : SK-Regina and Area-Regina Ministry : 003 Justice Salary Range : $4,974 - $6,468 Monthly Grade : Contract   The Ministry of Justice’s Legal Services Division is seeking two Crown Counsel Assistants to assist with solicitor and legislative matters in Regina on the basis of a one-year renewable contract. The successful candidates will have relevant education and/or experience and will work under the supervision of one or more lawyers in the Legal Services Division. The successful candidates will need to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative to meet the needs of the division. The positions require an understanding of government, cabinet and legislative processes as well as solicitor work. Duties may include research, preparing legal agreements and cabinet documents, liaising with clients and stakeholders, conducting cross jurisdictional scans and analysis, assisting with freedom of information responses, preparing correspondence, as well as creating and maintaining a precedent system. The positions require superior computer and word processing skills and familiarity with Word, Excel and other relevant software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, strong organization skills and superior analytical skills are needed for the positions. Experience with legal and legislative procedures are requirements. Experience with legal research software including CanLii and QuickLaw is also an asset. We are committed to workplace diversity.   We are committed to workplace diversity.   Hours of Work : M - Monthly Out of Scope Number of Openings : 2   Closing Date : Nov 30, 2018, 11:59:00 PM Government of Saskatchewan - 5 hours ago - save job - report job - original job       Recommended Jobs 21 new Legislative Assistant jobs in Regina, SK Jobs at Government of Saskatchewan in Regina, SK Legislative Assistant salaries in Regina, SK Company Info   Get job updates from Government of Saskatchewan. By selecting Follow, you agree to get updated information and new jobs for this company by email. You can cancel alerts at anytime. Government of Saskatchewan   50 reviews The Government of Saskatchewan offers a wide range of careers with purpose and passion. Our people enjoy an enviable work/life balance in...        

Employment Type :     SGEU Term 9 months or more Location(s) :     SK--Regina and Area-Regina       Ministry :     003 Justice Salary Range :     $20.971-$26.280   Hourly Grade :     SGEU.05.   The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to assist government. The Court Services Branch is seeking a skilled, ethical, confident individual to work at Regina Provincial Court to provide comprehensive clerical support.   As a member of a team of professionals you will be in daily contact with the public, lawyers, police agencies, community agencies and offenders.  You will handle walk-in and telephone inquiries regarding court dockets and dispositions, status of accounts, explaining applicable policies and procedures, acts and regulations. You will also receive payments in accordance with court orders and perform basic accounting duties. You will also provide guidance to individuals seeking to file claims in the civil division and general applications within the jurisdiction of Provincial Court.   Your responsibilities will consist of data entry and retrieval using the Criminal Justice Information Management System (CJIMS), computer database system, preparing and formatting court documents in accordance with court orders and applicable legislation using CJIMS or word processing software.    You will also be required to cover some court sittings in your home location.  This may include travel to Circuit points. In addition to preparing for court, you will perform duties as Chief Court Official and assist the Provincial Court Judge while court is in session. These duties will include writing down the relevant appearance details and the disposition of each matter before the court as well as operating the digital recording sound system and closed circuit television equipment.  You will prepare and certify court documents to reflect the order of the court and explain the contents and implications of non-compliance to offenders in accordance with relevant legislation. You will also prepare and forward relevant material when transcripts are requested of recorded court proceedings.   The successful candidate will have knowledge of legal terminology, the administration of legal documents and an understanding of the various levels of court, court processes and procedures; general office and administrative practices and procedures including handling of cash, filing systems and mail processing; computer applications, including word processing, databases and spreadsheets.   Our candidate of choice will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be thorough, analytical, accurate and detail oriented.  The environment in which you will work is potentially hostile, therefore, you must be able to recognize volatile situations and react appropriately. The successful candidate must demonstrate good character in order to maintain the integrity of the justice system and the people it serves and ensure confidentiality within and outside of the place of work in accordance with your Oath of Office.   Typically the knowledge and experience required for this job is obtained through a formal education program such as an office education program supplemented with legal courses, and/or a combination of education and experience.   To learn more about Courts of Saskatchewan, please visit http://www.sasklawcourts.ca/   Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" below Diversity Groups :     Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Visible minority persons   Hours of Work :     A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks Criminal Record Check Requirement :     The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment  

Associate Corporate Counsel Location: Regina, SK Position Type: Permanent full-time Number of Positions: 1 Salary: Will be determined based on education and experience Close Date: August 6, 2018 Tired of litigation and looking to branch out into labour arbitrations and corporate commercial work? Or perhaps you’d like to use your knowledge and experience in these areas while working with a dynamic business? SaskTel has an opportunity for you to work on litigation and labour and employment matters while also providing corporate-commercial advice to SaskTel and its subsidiaries to assist in meeting their business and service goals.   About SaskTel Delivering first-rate communications to the people of Saskatchewan for more than 110 years, SaskTel is a major player in the Information & Communications Technology sector. Operating as a provincial Crown Corporation, SaskTel competes with local and national businesses, while giving back to our province through community initiatives. Our workforce is comprised of approximately 4,000 union and non-union employees throughout the province of Saskatchewan and we focus on providing great customer experience and quality products. People really like to work here and we think you will too.   The Opportunity We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Associate Corporate Counsel to join our legal team at our head office in Regina. This is a full time permanent position. As a strategic member of the Corporate Counsel team, during your first year, you will be the “go-to” person for all labour and human resources advice and will handle litigation and labour arbitrations on behalf of SaskTel and its subsidiaries. You will be expected to run your own litigation and arbitrations, as well as be responsible for corporate commercial work including negotiating, reviewing and approving contracts; creating practices and procedures while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and legal influences; and communicating and negotiating with SaskTel’s business partners. Following the first year, you will retain some labour and employment responsibilities and litigation files, but will also have the opportunity to expand your responsibilities to corporate commercial work. Our legal team prides itself on leveraging our legal skills and business acumen to find solutions to business problems while providing legal direction and advice to the SaskTel management team. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to make a difference, just like us. In the past, lawyers with a passion for our business have had the opportunity to advance in many different areas. We are also prepared to grow someone with only 3 to 5 years experience into the Associate Corporate Counsel role, starting in a more entry level position.