Paralegal

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba is hiring a Paralegal for Winnipeg Child and Family Services. This full-time role involves providing legal support under The Child and Family Services Act, requiring extensive legal administrative skills and experience in family law. Candidates must have completed a recognized legal assistant program, possess strong organizational abilities, and have interpersonal skills for effective client interaction.

Qualifications

• Experience providing legal support to legal counsel.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Experience transcribing dictation.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate legal support services.
• Manage files for court and prepare legal documents.
• Interact with clients and legal professionals.

Skills

Legal and administrative support

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Completion of a recognized legal assistant training program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

CL4 Clerk 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Winnipeg Child and Family Services, Community Services Delivery

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44308

Salary(s): CL4 $55,472.00 - $64,777.00 per year

Closing Date: June 30, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This competition is designated for Indigenous people. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Winnipeg Child and Family Services (WCFS) is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Paralegal.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application screening form. Complete the application screening form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply Now” to request a copy of the application screening form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be physically able to complete the duties and responsibilities of the position which includes; reaching, bending and lifting up to 20 pounds
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check
• Ability to travel within the City of Winnipeg
  
  

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Completion of a recognized legal assistant training program. A combination of related education and experience may be considered
• Extensive experience providing legal and administrative support to legal counsel (preferably in the areas of child protection or family law, such as managing files for court, including preparing documents to be filed in court, and managing calendars, phone calls, and email correspondence)
• Experience transcribing dictation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with experience prioritizing, remaining flexible, multi-tasking and meeting strict legislated deadlines
• Experience working with and managing highly confidential and sensitive information, such as; graphic details relating to child protection concerns and legal matters
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, collaterals, including legal professionals, such as; opposing counsel, court personnel, judges, and the public with diplomacy and tact
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills including experience drafting, proofreading or editing correspondence and legal documents such as; briefs, letters, memos, and court orders with a high degree of accuracy
• Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Outlook or similar software applications
• Experience maintaining physical and electronic legal files and database systems
• Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, make decisions, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Sound judgement and problem solving skills with the ability to handle non-routine issues
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute toward a respectful workplace
  
  

Desired:

• Knowledge of The King's Bench Rules for preparing and filing documents
• Knowledge of The Child and Family Services Act
  
  

Duties:

As a Paralegal you will report to the Paralegal Supervisor and will be responsible for independently coordinating and implementing legal support services and providing complex/specialized legal and administrative functions for the Branch Counsel and agency case managers under the mandate of The Child and Family Services Act and pursuant to The King’s Bench Rules.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44308

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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