Bilingual Prosecution File Manager

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Manitoba is seeking a Clerk 4 to manage prosecution files and assist legal professionals. The ideal candidate must have legal training, excellent communication skills in both English and French, and the ability to handle sensitive information effectively. This term position offers a competitive salary and requires attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and strong interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must communicate fluently in English and French.
• Experience in a legal environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist judiciary and legal profession in various cases.
• Manage prosecution files and handle sensitive information.
• Prepare draft documents and communicate with Justice partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

File management

Confidential information handling

Organizational skills

Time management

Knowledge of Canadian Justice System

MS Office proficiency

Bilingual communication (English and French)

Education

Legal assistant training or equivalent

Job description

Overview

CL4 Clerk 4, Term/full-time (Term until March 12, 2027)

Manitoba Justice
Manitoba Prosecution Service, Crown Law
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44594

Salary(s): CL4 $2,126.43 - $2,483.13 bi-weekly

Closing Date: October 26, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

For this position, the successful candidate must be able to read, write and verbally communicate fluently in both official languages (English and French).

Manitoba Prosecution Service initiates and conducts prosecutions in all courts of Manitoba for offences committed contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and all provincial statues. This is an opportunity with Manitoba Prosecution Service to work in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an Application Screening Form and Resume. Complete the application screening form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board may only rely on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening - Level 4
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate fluently in French

Qualifications

Essential:

• Successful completion of a recognized legal assistant training program and/or equivalent education and several years of legal experience will be considered
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills that contribute to a respectful workplace and value diversity; including the ability to deal effectively with related system stakeholders
• Effective problem solving skills
• File management experience including gathering and compiling information through conducting research
• Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to take initiative and make independent decisions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Justice System including legal terminology, rules of the Courts and policing policies
• Excellent written communication skills in English
• Excellent verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent written communication skills in French
• Excellent verbal communication skills in French
• Experience and proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Adobe or equivalent software

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Criminal Courts' Automated Information Network (CCAIN), and/or Corrections Offender Management System (COMS)

Duties

Prosecution File Managers deal with and assist members of the judiciary, legal profession, victims and the general public, including self-represented litigants. The ability to deal professionally and with discretion with all Justice Partners is critical along with superior judgement to make the appropriate decisions/recommendations in a wide variety of circumstances as they relate to Prosecution files. They must be able to access information quickly, understand and process the information they can legally provide, and generate any instructions, queries or relevant information to the Justice Partners. This analysis includes being able to interpret information from complex legal documents, identify significant issues and perform the necessary work to locate missing information, conduct appropriate searches and analyze information. Prosecution File Managers must then prepare draft documents, reports, and make requests to various legal and medical professionals all while prioritizing material that is time sensitive.

Apply to

Advertisement # 44594

Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment

Human Resource Services

608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4

Phone: [phone]

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.