Legal services officer - courts

Job summary

The role involves interviewing clients, witnesses la witnesses, and other related parties to gather information. The officer is also responsible for explaining legal rights and obligations to defendants.

Job details

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 35 hours per week Education: Expérience: 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 Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties Explain rights and obligations to defendants Computer and technology knowledge MS Office MS Excel MS Word 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 Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Personal suitability Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Client focus Dependability Initiative Reliability Team player Resourcefulness Experience No experience (will train) Employment terms options Day Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Long term benefits Long-term care insurance 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 Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

What you’ll do

The role involves interviewing clients, witnesses la witnesses, and other related parties to gather information. The officer is also responsible for explaining legal rights and obligations to defendants.

Requirements

Candidates should have a college or non-university diploma of 1-2 years or equivalent experience. No prior experience is required as training will be provided, but a valid driver's licence and criminal record check are necessary.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental plan • Health care plan • Vision care benefits • Long-term care insurance

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Client interviewing
• Legal communication
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Court procedures
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Organization
• Client focus
• Resourcefulness

Job areas

• Legal
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services