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Our Moncton Office has an immediate opening for a Evening/Weekend Bilingual Litigation Legal Assistant. Position is permanent, full-time and offers flexible hours (2pm-10pm or 3pm-11pm would be ideal). Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment. We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service. At Cox & Palmer, our support staff is an essential part of our team effort to deliver outstanding service to our clients. Cox & Palmer provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits: Employer paid premiums for individual or family health and dental benefits; Pension with matching employer contribution; Employee assistance program; and Annual fitness allowance. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain detailed and accurate client and administrative files; Draft a wide range of legal documents and correspondence; Proofread, data entry, photocopy, and other office related duties; Establish and maintain a calendar and reminder system; and All tasks must be performed with a high degree of accuracy. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Spoken and written proficiency in both French and English; Five plus years of experience working in a legal assistant role; Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution; Above average proficiency in Microsoft applications and typing skills; Excellent proofreading, spelling and grammar skills; Superior organizational abilities. Detail oriented; Preference will be given to applicants with previous litigation experience. This position will remain posted until successfully filled. Qualified candidates who are interested in this position should send a covering letter and resume to: Human Resources Cox & Palmer 644 Main Street, Suite 500 Moncton, NB E1C 1E2 Fax: (506) 856-8150 kperreault@coxandpalmer.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Cox & Palmer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN) and Pride at Work Canada.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL PUBLIC PROSECUTION SERVICES LAWYER OR SENIOR LAWYER OPEN COMPETITION MONCTON The Public Prosecutions Services of the Department of Justice and Attorney General is seeking an individual to join the Moncton Crown Prosecutors Office as a lawyer. As a member of the Public Prosecutions team, the successful candidate will handle criminal and quasi-criminal prosecutions in all levels of Court for offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and Provincial Statutes. The work involves pre-trial preparation including interviewing witnesses, researching points of law and advising on the laying of criminal and quasi-criminal charges. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Law Degree; completion of Articling; and membership in good standing or eligibility for membership to the Law Society of New Brunswick. Lawyer Up to 8 years of membership in good standing at the bar Demonstrates basic knowledge and some criminal trial or litigation experience in court. Senior Lawyer Minimum of 8 years of membership in good standing at the bar Extensive criminal trial or litigation experience in court is required Candidates with less than 8 years of membership in good standing at the bar will be considered as a Lawyer. Candidates with 8 years or more will be considered as a Senior Lawyer. Please state your date of admission to a Canadian Law Society. Written and spoken competence in English and French 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. ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate: Criminal prosecutions experience; Experience at Provincial Court, Court of Queen's Bench and at Court of Appeal of New Brunswick Subject to the response of this competition, candidates 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. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following operational requirements are also required: Travel; Possession of a valid driver's license; The incumbent's main responsibilities will be in Moncton; however he/she will be covering courts in New Brunswick as required from time to time. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidates will possess the following competencies: Analytical Thinking, Flexibility, Impact and Influence, and Self-Control and Stamina. Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment. SALARY: from $ 52,494 to $ 130,728 annually, depending on education and experience. We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by December 3, 2018 indicating competition number 18-44-34 . This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level. Department of Justice and Attorney General Human Resource Services Marysville Place 20 McGloin St., 3rd Floor P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8 Tel: (506) 453-2719 justice.competitions@gnb.ca We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. As per the Civil Service Act, candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. We promote a scent reduced environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The New Brunswick Public Service: Improving the lives of New Brunswickers every day!

We know the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values. At McCain, the legal team is responsible for providing and managing legal and compliance services and assisting with the management of risks associated with McCain’s global business operations. The business groups look to the legal team for assistance and guidance in contractual and other dealings with third parties, including customers, suppliers and regulators. We are now seeking a General Counsel, Americas to join as a key member of the legal team and head up our team of lawyers and supporting staff servicing our business in the Americas. Located in our Toronto office, this person will report to our Chief Legal Officer, and act as a trusted advisor on major business transactions and provide both strategic and day-to-day advice to the business on legal and transactional matters, focused in the Americas. Key Accountabilities Develop, direct and motivate the Americas legal team, working in collaboration with McCain lawyers in other regions. Provide advice and assistance with respect to strategic projects, including merger and acquisition transactions. Assist with customer, supplier and other third party agreements with the goal of assisting business partners to achieve their objectives while identifying and mitigating risks. Working in collaboration with internal and external resources, provide strategic advice with respect to intellectual property matters. Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs, and provide training and mentoring with respect to policies and procedures relating to competition, compliance and other matters. Provide support to other functions as necessary with respect to a variety of regulatory and food safety matters. Provides counsel in employment matters, including the provision of legal support to the human resources function as required. Qualifications Minimum 10 years of broad legal experience, with an emphasis on corporate/commercial, mergers & acquisitions, compliance, corporate governance and regulatory matters Ability to contribute at a strategic level with a proactive approach to risk management Excellent management and leadership skills Build strong relationships and collaborate across the organization Strong written and verbal communications skills Experience in international manufacturing sector is preferred #LI-CL1 * McCain Foods is an EEO Employer that welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

    Fredericton, NB, Canada     |   Legal    |   Experienced    |   Full-time    McInnes Cooper is currently seeking two (2) talented Corporate-Commercial lawyers to join its thriving corporate group in Fredericton, NB - one lawyer with 5-10 years of general corporate experience and one lawyer with 10-15 years of general corporate experience.  Qualifications   The successful candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to client service, have strong analytical, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills, and must possess a strong drive to succeed. This opportunity offers exposure to a wide variety of interesting and sophisticated matters, along with work / life balance in a beautiful, vibrant and family-friendly city.   Additional Information   At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences. We offer a highly competitive compensation package and benefits plan.