Legal Administrative Assistant
About the role
AY3 Administrative Secretary 3
Regular/full-time
Manitoba Justice
Riel Community Law Centre (CLC), Legal Aid Manitoba
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 45559
Salary(s): AY3 $48,569.00 - $56,928.00 per year
Closing Date: August 16, 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.
Legal Aid Manitoba is seeking qualified candidates to fill two Legal Administrative Assistant positions in Winnipeg.
To be considered for this competition you must submit a resume.
Duties:
The Legal Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, secretarial, and legal support to staff lawyers by preparing, formatting, editing, proofreading, and distributing correspondence, memos and legal documents. The position is responsible for communicating with clients, the Court Office, Crown's Office, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders on behalf of lawyers as required. Additional responsibilities include receiving, screening, and directing inquiries; maintaining paper and electronic filing and records management systems; and ensuring the accurate tracking, organization, and maintenance of legal and administrative information.
Qualifications:
Essential:
Completion of a Legal Assistant Certificate program or an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered. Experience performing a full range of legal administrative and secretarial duties in a family and/or criminal law environment. Experience maintaining physical and electronic legal files and database systems. Experience using computer applications such as OpenOffice, Microsoft Office, or equivalent software. Strong written communication skills with experience preparing, formatting, proofreading, and editing legal documents with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and effectively manage tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment and deal effectively with the public in a legal environment. Ability to work independently and solve problems. Ability to work with highly sensitive material in a confidential and professional manner. Thorough knowledge of family, criminal, and/or administrative law documents and procedures.
Desired:
Knowledge of Legal Aid Manitoba's mandate, policies, procedures, and application processes, including financial and merit eligibility requirements.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
Apply to:
Advertisement # 45559
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
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.
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About Government of Manitoba
If you want to work in an organization where employee trust, integrity, respect, skill and dedication is valued, then a career with the Manitoba government may be right for you.
The Manitoba government offers rewarding careers to its employees who deliver hundreds of programs and services to the public. The government has a wide variety of departments, reflecting over 700 different types of jobs, located in communities across the province.
We are an employer that has a commitment to integrity, respect, diversity, inclusion and advancing reconciliation.
It is an exciting time to be a public servant in Manitoba. We are in a period of profound technological, environmental, and socioeconomic change that compels us to evaluate the nature of our work and the essence of our culture.
The province of Manitoba is home to almost 1.3 million people who have a well-deserved reputation for being among the friendliest in Canada.
Join us and together we can build a stronger province and make a positive contribution to the quality of life of all Manitobans.
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Legal Administrative Assistant
About the role
AY3 Administrative Secretary 3
Regular/full-time
Manitoba Justice
Riel Community Law Centre (CLC), Legal Aid Manitoba
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 45559
Salary(s): AY3 $48,569.00 - $56,928.00 per year
Closing Date: August 16, 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.
Legal Aid Manitoba is seeking qualified candidates to fill two Legal Administrative Assistant positions in Winnipeg.
To be considered for this competition you must submit a resume.
Duties:
The Legal Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, secretarial, and legal support to staff lawyers by preparing, formatting, editing, proofreading, and distributing correspondence, memos and legal documents. The position is responsible for communicating with clients, the Court Office, Crown's Office, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders on behalf of lawyers as required. Additional responsibilities include receiving, screening, and directing inquiries; maintaining paper and electronic filing and records management systems; and ensuring the accurate tracking, organization, and maintenance of legal and administrative information.
Qualifications:
Essential:
Completion of a Legal Assistant Certificate program or an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered. Experience performing a full range of legal administrative and secretarial duties in a family and/or criminal law environment. Experience maintaining physical and electronic legal files and database systems. Experience using computer applications such as OpenOffice, Microsoft Office, or equivalent software. Strong written communication skills with experience preparing, formatting, proofreading, and editing legal documents with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and effectively manage tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment and deal effectively with the public in a legal environment. Ability to work independently and solve problems. Ability to work with highly sensitive material in a confidential and professional manner. Thorough knowledge of family, criminal, and/or administrative law documents and procedures.
Desired:
Knowledge of Legal Aid Manitoba's mandate, policies, procedures, and application processes, including financial and merit eligibility requirements.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
Apply to:
Advertisement # 45559
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
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.
_
About Government of Manitoba
If you want to work in an organization where employee trust, integrity, respect, skill and dedication is valued, then a career with the Manitoba government may be right for you.
The Manitoba government offers rewarding careers to its employees who deliver hundreds of programs and services to the public. The government has a wide variety of departments, reflecting over 700 different types of jobs, located in communities across the province.
We are an employer that has a commitment to integrity, respect, diversity, inclusion and advancing reconciliation.
It is an exciting time to be a public servant in Manitoba. We are in a period of profound technological, environmental, and socioeconomic change that compels us to evaluate the nature of our work and the essence of our culture.
The province of Manitoba is home to almost 1.3 million people who have a well-deserved reputation for being among the friendliest in Canada.
Join us and together we can build a stronger province and make a positive contribution to the quality of life of all Manitobans.