Legal services officer - courts

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

• Explain rights and obligations to defendants

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• WordPerfect

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
• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• Will train

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

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