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  Employment Type :     Contract Location(s) :     SK-Rgna-Regina       Ministry :     003 Justice Salary Range :     $4,996 - $6,497   Monthly Grade :     Contract   The Ministry of Justice, Legal Services Division, is seeking a Crown Counsel Assistant to work with solicitors in Regina, on the basis of a one-year renewable contract. Work will be mainly in the area of access to information and protection of privacy. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of two or more lawyers in the Legal Services Division, to develop a thorough knowledge of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and The Health Information Protection Act , and access and privacy principles and procedures; and to become proficient with case searches on legal research software and comparisons of legislation in various Canadian jurisdictions. Duties will include research, analysis, assisting with responses to access to information requests, reviewing records, assisting with submissions to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, preparing correspondence and documents, assisting with privacy issues, attending meetings with Crown Counsel in a support capacity, and liaising with individuals in the Access and Privacy Branch, and with Access and Privacy Officers in other Ministries. The successful candidate will have: a university degree; work experience involving skills that are transferrable to this position; excellent written and verbal communication skills; sound judgment and strong organizational, research and analytical skills; an ability to work under pressure and self-set, monitor and follow up on deadlines, as many of the tasks assigned will be time sensitive; superior computer and word processing skills and familiarity with Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe and other relevant software; and experience working both in a team setting and independently, with an ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative to meet the needs of the office. Experience with legal research software like CanLII.org or Lexis Advance Quicklaw would be an asset.    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  

Litigation Legal Assistant - MLTA-000054 Our Regina office is in search of an experienced litigation legal assistant to support our litigation practice. This position is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support for lawyers in the Regina office. The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated and highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading, and time management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment. This is a 12-month, full-time opportunity. Responsibilities Include: Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents Performing various administrative tasks, including file opening, billing, and following up to review outstanding accounts Following instructions with minimal supervision and being able to thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment Maintaining an efficient file system (for physical and electronic files) and having strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail Booking court dates and maintaining the BF system Preparing court materials Qualifications Include: Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant Program (equivalencies will be considered) Minimum two years of experience in an active foreclosure practice Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management software Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must have proofreading, writing, spelling, and grammar skills A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients We Offer: A competitive salary Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits Vacation coverage and flexible work arrangement Access to group savings plans and investment options Options for flexible work agreements and vacation coverage Our Diversity Statement MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent, and increasingly innovative, legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group (Disability, members of visible minorities, indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation) to apply to our job postings when they become available.