Paralegal

CL4 Clerk 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Winnipeg Child and Family Services , Community Services Delivery

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44349

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 is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

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 form. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

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:

Essesntial:

• 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.

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.

Click here to access the application form.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44349

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

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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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