legal services officer - courts

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking qualified candidates for a role focusing on legal assistance within an urban setting. Responsibilities include explaining rights and obligations to defendants, requiring a college diploma and strong interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will benefit from a supportive work environment with training offered and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Training provided on the job.
• Criminal record and driving record checks required.

Responsibilities

• Explain rights and obligations to defendants.

Skills

Accuracy

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgment

Organized

Client focus

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

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

Provincial and Territorial Court

Job description

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

Experience

Will train

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

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
• 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
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

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