Legal Administrative Support — Public Service

Saskatchewan Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Social Services in Saskatoon is seeking a legal support staff to provide secretarial and administrative support to lawyers delivering child protection services. You will generate warrants, prepare court documents, maintain prosecution files, and coordinate travel for witnesses while upholding confidentiality and procedures.

This public service role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Public service orientation with commitment to excellence and integrity.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to adapt and learn within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate warrants, summons, stays of proceedings, court orders, and related documents.
• Prepare court documents: disclosure, orders, memos, briefs of law.
• Transcribe notes for court and legal documents.
• Maintain prosecution files from Police Services and RCMP detachments.
• Handle inquiries from lawyers, police, witnesses, and public.
• Process mail, file documents, and track information.
• Coordinate travel/accommodation for clients/witnesses.
• Answer walk-in/phone inquiries from colleagues and public.
• Liaise with process servers, ministries, and outside counsel while upholding confidentiality.
• Provide backup legal administrative services as required.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Interacting with Others

Navigating Ambiguity

Managing Self

Data Literacy

Health, Safety and Wellness

Influence

Political Resources

Organizational Resources

Leave Policies

Inclusive Workplace

Career Growth

Tools

Legal Terminology

Court Procedures

Office Procedures

Computer Applications

Job description

The Government of Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Social Services in Saskatoon is seeking a legal support staff to provide secretarial and administrative support to lawyers delivering child protection services. You will generate warrants, prepare court documents, maintain prosecution files, and coordinate travel for witnesses while upholding confidentiality and procedures.

This public service role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and teamwork.