Judicial Assistant - Court of King's Bench

Manitoba Government; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Pension plan

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Manitoba Government's Manitoba Justice department invites applications for two Judicial Assistant positions in Winnipeg. The JA1 Judicial Assistant provides administrative support to Judges of the Court of King's Bench, including preparing instructions to the jury, proofreading judgments, and maintaining filing systems.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized legal assistant training program or equivalent experience in a court or legal environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams).
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills with understanding of proper case, statute and neutral citation standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with the legal profession, the public and other stakeholders.
• Proven organizational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to a respectful workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to support multiple senior leaders in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Judges of the Court of King's Bench as assigned.
• Prepare instructions to the jury and jury charges and proofread judgments and legal texts.
• Maintain filing systems and respond to inquiries from stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, arrange travel, and prepare expense claims.
• Support judiciary, court staff, government departments, legal profession and the public professionally, with discretion.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Proofreading

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Executive support

Education

Legal assistant training or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Judicial Assistant - Court of King's Bench

JA1 Judicial Assistant

Regular/full-time; Term/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Judicial Services, Courts

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45711

Salary(s): JA1 $58,498.00 - $68,654.00 per year

Closing Date: October 25, 2026

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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

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

Manitoba Justice is seeking qualified candidates to fill two Judicial Assistant positions in Winnipeg.

Duties

The Judicial Assistant provides administrative support services to Judges of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba as assigned. Key duties include preparing instructions to the jury and jury charges, processing the judgments of the court including proofreading and researching legal texts for references to citations and quotations, maintaining filing systems and responding to inquiries from various stakeholders. The incumbent will also coordinate meetings and make travel arrangements, prepare expense claims, assist the judiciary, court staff, government departments, legal profession and the public in a professional manner while applying the appropriate level of discretion. The incumbent works primarily independently and with minimum supervision but also works with a team of colleagues who support one another.

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of a recognized legal assistant training program, or equivalent experience as an administrative or executive assistant in a court or legal-related environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word,Outlook, and Teams).
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills with an understanding of the proper case, statute and neutral citation standards .
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with the legal profession, the general public and other stakeholders.
• Proven organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet multiple workload demands and strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment skills to make independent decisions.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as contribute to a respectful workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to support multiple senior leaders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Desired

• Ability to communicate in French, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience using legal research applications such as Quicklaw/Lexis Nexis and CanLII and conducting related internet searches.
• Knowledge of the Court systems, Court rules, policies and procedures.
• Experience with transcription from digital/oral dictation.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must provide a satisfactory Enhanced Security Check - Level III
• Ability to work overtime when required with little or no notice

Why Work For Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development

We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.