legal services officer - courts

Native Counselling Services of Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aboriginal organization seeks an entry-level Legal Officer to assist defendants by explaining their rights and responsibilities. This full-time role is based in Calgary and requires candidates with a relevant diploma and strong communication skills. Benefits include a health plan, vision care, and a pension plan. This role promotes equal employment opportunities, particularly for Indigenous individuals.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• Requires a diploma or equivalent experience.
• Entry level, will train new staff.
• Must possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Explain rights and obligations to defendants.
• Work on-site in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage large caseload with attention to detail.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Client focus

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
  
  

Work setting

• Urban area
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Explain rights and obligations to defendants
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS Word
  
  

Court experience

• Provincial and Territorial Court
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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