legal services officer - courts

Native Counselling Services of Alberta; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking an individual to explain rights and obligations to defendants. This role requires strong communication skills, dependability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The job is onsite with no remote options, and a college diploma is required. Benefits include a health care plan and support for Indigenous people in the workplace.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in urban settings is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Explain rights and obligations to defendants.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Client focus

Judgement

Education

College certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Office

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

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

• 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

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Large workload

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

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