Introduction
The Manitoba Securities Commission is seeking a Bilingual Legal Assistant.
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.
Conditions of Employment :
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Qualifications :
Experience providing legal, secretarial and administrative support with respect to both litigation and general legal matters or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Experience entering and retrieving information from computerized systems and databasesEffective oral communication skills in EnglishEffective oral communication skills in FrenchExcellent written communication skills in English with the ability to prepare correspondence to a variety of internal and external contactsExcellent written communication skills in French with the ability to prepare correspondence to a variety of internal and external contactsExperience handling and maintaining sensitive material in a confidential and professional mannerAbility to maintain accuracy and attention to detailExtensive experience and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookExperience providing exceptional client service to the public in person, email and over the phone.Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with departmental staffStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionDuties : This is a designated bilingual position (English and French) and provides reception and administrative support to the Finance, Legal, Education and Investigation areas of the Commission. This includes processing capital raising exemption reports, statistics and archiving. The position is required to ensure adequate administrative support with respect to providing service to the public and stakeholders.
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application 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.