Judicial Assistant - Court of King's Bench

Job summary

Provide administrative support to Court of King's Bench judges, including preparing jury instructions and charges, processing and proofreading judgments, and researching legal citations and quotations. Maintain filing systems, respond to inquiries, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare expense claims, and assist court stakeholders professionally and discreetly.

Job details

JA1 Judicial Assistant Regular/full-time; Term/full-time Manitoba Justice Judicial Services, Courts Winnipeg MB Advertisement Number: 45711 Salary(s): JA1 $58,498.00 - $68,654.00 per year Closing Date: October 25, 2026 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). Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay. Manitoba Justice is seeking qualified candidates to fill two Judicial Assistant positions in Winnipeg. To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. See below for further instructions. Duties: The Judicial Assistant provides administrative support services to Judges of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba as assigned. Key duties include preparing instructions to the jury and jury charges, processing the judgments of the court including proofreading and researching legal texts for references to citations and quotations, maintaining filing systems and responding to inquiries from various stakeholders. The incumbent will also coordinate meetings and make travel arrangements, prepare expense claims, assist the judiciary, court staff, government departments, legal profession and the public in a professional manner while applying the appropriate level of discretion. The incumbent works primarily independently and with minimum supervision but also works with a team of colleagues who support one another. Qualifications: Essential: Completion of a recognized legal assistant training program, or equivalent experience as an administrative or executive assistant in a court or legal-related environment. Excellent verbal communication skills. Excellent written communication skills. Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams). Excellent proofreading and editing skills with an understanding of the proper case, statute and neutral citation standards . Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with the legal profession, the general public and other stakeholders. Proven organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet multiple workload demands and strict deadlines. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment skills to make independent decisions. Ability to work in a team environment as well as contribute to a respectful workplace. Demonstrated ability to support multiple senior leaders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Desired: Ability to communicate in French, both verbally and in writing. Experience using legal research applications such as Quicklaw/Lexis Nexis and CanLII and conducting related internet searches. Knowledge of the Court systems, Court rules, policies and procedures. Experience with transcription from digital/oral dictation. Conditions of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Must provide a satisfactory Enhanced Security Check - Level III Ability to work overtime when required with little or no notice Why Work For Manitoba Government? The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance. Financial Security Attractive salaries Defined pension plan Life insurance coverage Long-Term Disability Plan Benefit Plan Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more Annual health spending account for eligible employees Commitment to Health and Wellness Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options Professional Growth & Development We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals. Organizational Culture and Values The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants. Impact on Manitoba’s Future By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations. Apply to: Advertisement # 45711 Talent Acquisition Human Resource Services 600-259 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9 Phone: 204-945-7518 Fax: 204-945-0601 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. 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 references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration. 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. _

What you’ll do

Provide administrative support to Court of King's Bench judges, including preparing jury instructions and charges, processing and proofreading judgments, and researching legal citations and quotations. Maintain filing systems, respond to inquiries, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare expense claims, and assist court stakeholders professionally and discreetly.

Requirements

Applicants need a recognized legal assistant training program or equivalent administrative or executive assistant experience in a court or legal environment. They must demonstrate strong communication, proofreading, organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and independent judgment skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to support multiple senior leaders and work effectively in a team.

Benefits

• Defined Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Plan
• Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Extended Health Care
• Annual Health Spending Account
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Arrangements for Eligible Positions
• Vacation Entitlement
• Parental Leave
• Maternity Leave
• Adoptive Leave
• In-House Training
• Educational Assistance
• Leadership Development Programs

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal Administrative Support
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Proofreading
• Editing
• Legal Citation Standards
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organization
• Time Management
• Independent Judgment
• Teamwork
• Senior Leader Support
• Legal Research
• Transcription
• Discretion

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector

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