Legal services officer - courts

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: Will train
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Urban area

Tasks

• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Explain rights and obligations to defendants

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel

Court experience

• Provincial and Territorial Court

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player
• Resourcefulness

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers