Full-time Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant -ASL4 Legal Services Office of Attorney General Department of Justice and Public Safety Permanent / Open Fredericton, NB
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities, and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is dedicated to the rule of law, the promotion of the public interest, and the impartial administration of justice and works to improve the safety, security and resiliency of communities and citizens.
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking an individual to provide administrative support in both official languages for the Legal Services Branch in Fredericton.
As a member of the Legal Services Branch, the successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Branch including to lawyers and management.
The successful candidate must have strong communication skills and must perform administrative functions in an exact manner with minimum supervision. Candidates must be comfortable working in a legal environment.
High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required, and a minimum of one-year related post-secondary education. A minimum of five (5) years of administrative work experience is also required.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history clearance and security clearance check .
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.
Your resume should be in chronological order, specifying education and employment in months and years, including part-time and full-time employment. Given the nature of this position, candidates must possess advanced written and oral communication skills in both French and English

Nice to Have (their asset qualifications)
Experience working with confidential and/or legal documents
Experience working in a legal setting
Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.
Technical competencies : The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:
~ Full competency in Microsoft Office Suite

Office location: 675 King Street, Chancery Place, Fredericton
Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30
Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.

• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• 25 days/month of paid vacation.

Department of Justice and Public Safety
Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.
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