Legal services officer - courts

Native Counselling Services of Alberta; High Level; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Long-term care insurance

Job summary

Native Counselling Services of Alberta in Town of High Level, Canada seeks a dedicated professional to interview clients and other parties, explain rights and obligations to defendants, and support case work with strong MS Office skills. The role suits individuals with a 1–2 year college certificate or diploma or equivalent experience.

The position is permanent and full-time, typically involving a 35-hour work week in an urban setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate from a 1–2 year program, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to interview clients and related parties.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties.
• Explain rights and obligations to defendants.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Client focus

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Initiative

Team player

Resourcefulness

Education

Certificate or diploma 1–2 years

Or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 35 hours per week

Education

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Urban area

Tasks

• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
• Explain rights and obligations to defendants

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Court experience

• Provincial and Territorial Court

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• No experience (will train)

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

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
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers