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New in January 2012
New in December 2011
Application Accepted on On-going Basis
McKercher LLP -
Litigation Legal Assistant
McKercher LLP, a full service law
firm with over 60 lawyers is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant
in the Regina office. You will be assisting lawyers and
clients as they work through legal proceedings, including providing
assistance with document preparation and administrative
functions.
Your required skills and knowledge
include
- Handling and prioritizing workload independently, including
opening and managing client files, managing quarterly reporting and
case management deadlines, preparing monthly professional services
invoices, correspondence, and other documents using Microsoft Word,
fielding and attending to telephone inquiries, and acting as a
liaison between client and lawyer
- Flexibility to work with changing priorities
- Meeting strict deadlines
- Problem solving with minimal supervision
- Communicating in a professional manner with lawyers, other team
members, and clients
- Posses strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Exercise independent judgment and manage multiple tasks in a
fast-paced environment
To be successful in the role, you have:
- At least 3 years experience in a legal assistant
environment. Preference will be given to applicants with
experience in areas of litigation
- A solid understanding of current legal terminology
- Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft office and
Outlook along with the ability to learn other firm-specific
software
- Strong dicta transcription skills
- Excellent proofreading skills
- The ability to work independently, follow instructions with
minimal supervision and take initiative
- A willingness to learn and contribute to the team
The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and
comprehensive benefits package. We thank all applicants for
their interest, however only those being interviewed will be
contacted.
If you fulfill these requirements
and would like to join the McKercher LLP team submit your cover
letter with accompanying resume indicating salary expectations to
Kathy Stenzil at k.stenzil@mckercher.ca no
later than Friday February 10, 2012.
Legal Aid
Saskatchewan - Lawyer
Legal Aid Saskatchewan has an opportunity available in
its Meadow Lake Area Office for an individual seeking a
permanent position as a lawyer.
Deadline: February 13, 2012
Legal
Aid Saskatchewan - Legal Director
Legal Aid Saskatchewan promotes
access to justice for eligible persons through the provision of
quality legal assistance through our fifteen offices in the
province. Legal Aid Saskatchewan is seeking a Legal Director for its
South East Area Office [located in Estevan].
Deadline: February 6, 2012
Patterson Law (Truro,
NS) - Litigation Associate
Patterson Law is seeking a Litigation Associate
to join their practice in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Farm Credit Canada - Legal Counsel
(Term)
Farm Credit Canada is accepting
applications for the term
position of Legal Counsel.
Deadline: January 25, 2012
File # FCC249-11/12
http://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/AboutUs/Careers/careers_e.asp
Cameco - Senior Specialist,
Regulatory Affairs
Cameco is inviting applications for
the position of Senior
Specialist, Regulatory Affairs located in Saskatoon.
Deadline: Janury 23, 2012
Competition number: C11-023
Co-operators Life Insurance
Company - Paralegal/Legal Assistant
At Co-operators Life Insurance
Company, we value diversity in our employees and we strive for a
highly engaged and empowered employee group. We are also committed
to technology, innovation, quality insurance products and client
service. It is this philosophy that has attributed to our success
for over 60 years and has made us one of Canada's top 10 life
insurers.
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT
You will support the activities of
our in-house lawyers in the areas of litigation, corporate
reporting, and administrative duties. You will have five years
civil litigation experience in a law office or in-house legal
department. You have excellent organization and communication
skills and demonstrate sound judgment to resolve issues. You are
capable of multi-tasking and have the ability to prioritize and
expedite workflow. You are self-motivated and are capable of
working independently, but also function well in a team
environment. You exhibit professionalism in all circumstances.
Co-operators Life is a growing and
financially strong organization that provides competitive
compensation, career development opportunities and a culture that
supports work-life balance.
If you are interested in a career
with The Co-operators, please visit http://careers.cooperators.ca
by December 16, 2011 to submit your application.
Want to learn more or have questions
about this opportunity, please contact cooplife_hr@cooperators.ca
Co-operators Life appreciates your
interest in this position; however, only those applicants
considered for an interview will be contacted.
Posted 15 December 2011
University of Regina, Office of
Research Services - Legal Counsel
The University of Regina is inviting
applications to fill a term position of Legal Counsel, Office of
Research Services.
http://www.uregina.ca/hr/careers
Closing date: January 16, 2012
(Revised)
Office of the Supervising Justice of the
Peace - Senior Justice of the Peace, Regulatory
Trials
The Office of the Supervising
Justice of the Peace is seeking a lawyer who is interested in
part-time adjudication work as a Senior Justice of the Peace with
the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon and Humboldt.
Under the direction of the
Supervising Justice of the Peace, the successful candidate will be
responsible for presiding over regulatory trials involving a
variety of provincial statutes and municipal bylaws.
The qualifications required for the
position are as follows:
(1) Law degree with a minimum of
five years experience as a practicing lawyer
(2) Knowledge of criminal procedure
(3) Superior analytical and conceptual skills
(4) Excellent communication skills
(5) Demonstrated ability to make sound and timely decisions
(6) Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and work
independently
(7) Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with a wide
range of individuals
(8) Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Appointments to this position are by
Order-in-Council subject to approval by the Lieutenant Governor in
Council. Qualified candidates must be eligible for appointment as a
Saskatchewan Justice of the Peace and must have a non-practicing
status with the Law Society of Saskatchewan or be prepared to move
to that status, upon request.
Interested candidates should forward
a resume and covering letter to:
Office of the Supervising Justice of
the Peace
310 - 1815 Smith Street
REGINA SK S4P 2N5
Telephone: (306) 787-9325
Fax: (306) 787-4979
Closing Date: December 31, 2011
Posted 8 December 2011
Cuelenaere, Kendall, Katzman &
Watson - Associates
Cuelenaere Kendall Katzman &
Watson is a full-service law firm established in 1952 with a wealth
of experience encompassing litigation, criminal law, family law,
debt collection, foreclosure, wills and estates, real estate and
corporate commercial matters. Our lawyers have appeared in the
Court of Queen's Bench, Court of Appeal, Federal Court of Canada,
Tax Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada. As we continue
our growth we are seeking an associate with a minimum of two years
experience to provide services in the area of family
law/litigation.
Please provide your resume and list
of references in confidence to Administrative Assistant:
tjanzen@cuelenaere.com
Please visit our website, www.cuelenaere.com for
additional information
Posted 7 December 2011
Ombudsman
Saskatchewan - General Counsel
The Ombudsman is an officer of the
Legislative Assembly whose mandate is to investigate complaints
respecting administrative actions and decisions of government and,
where warranted, recommend corrective action to the government
and/or the Legislative Assembly. Ombudsman Saskatchewan is seeking
an experienced lawyer to act as General Counsel to be located in
either the Regina or Saskatoon office. Reporting to the Ombudsman,
the successful candidate will act as counsel on behalf of the
Office and is responsible for the provision of internal, and
coordination of external legal services for the Office.
Application closing date is
midnight, Saskatchewan time, December 19, 2011.
For more details, visit http://www.careers.gov.sk.ca/external
Lynne Fraser, Manager of
Administration
Ombudsman Saskatchewan
315-25th Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0L4
E-mail: lfraser@ombudsman.sk.ca
Fax: (306)933-8406
For questions about this competition
please contact lfraser@ombudsman.sk.ca
or call 306-933-5659
For further information on the
organization please visit www.ombudsman.sk.ca
Posted 5 December 2011
Farm Credit
Canada - Legal Counsel
Farm Credit Canada is inviting
applications to fill a term position of Legal Counsel.
Closing date: December 9, 2011
www.fcc.ca/careers
Posted 1 December 2011
Manitoba Crown
Attorney - Legal Counsels
Manitoba Crown Attorney is seeking
applicants to fill regular and term positions of Legal Counsel.
Closing date: December 20,
2011
Apply to:
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Human Resource Services
1130-405 Broadway
Winnipeg MB, R3C 3L6
Phone: 204-945-3204
Fax: 204-945-3764
Email: hrsjus@gov.mb.ca
Posted 1 December 2011
Applications Accepted on
On-going Basis
Natural Resources Canada, Pipeline
Arbitration Secretariat - Part-time Arbitration Committee
Members and Negotiators
The Pipeline Arbitration Secretariat
is looking for part-time Arbitration
Committee members and Negotiators in Alberta, Saskatchewan and
Manitoba for current and future cases.
Applications for current cases will
be accepted until November 14, 2011. Applications for future
cases will be accepted on an ongoing bases.
To find out about these
opportunities, visit http://pas-recruitment.nrcan.gc.ca
or call the Secretariat at 613-947-5664.
Posted 11 October 2011
Public Prosecution Service of
Canada - Agent of the Director of Public Prosecutions
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Notice of Opportunity for
Fixed-Term Agreement
as Agent of the Director of Public Prosecutions
North Battleford, including the circuit court points of Biggar, Cut
Knife, Pelican Lake First Nation, Spiritwood and Unity.
Saskatoon, including the circuit court points of:
Blaine Lake, Humboldt, Kindersley, Outlook, Rosetown, Rosthern,
Beardy's and Okemasis First Nations and Watrous.
The Saskatoon Regional Office of the
Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is seeking
private-sector lawyers or law firms to assume responsibility for
the conduct of prosecutions and related proceedings arising from
the enforcement of various federal statutes.
Reference No.: North
Battleford - NB6711
Saskatoon - SK6711
Please submit completed applications
to:
Chantale Tremblay
National Agent Coordinator
Agent Affairs Un
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, PPSC
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0H8
Fax: 613-957-8478
Chantale.Tremblay@ppsc-sppc.gc.ca
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Avis de possibilité
d'entente à terme fixe
à titre de mandataire du Directeur des poursuites pénales
North Battleford incluant les circuits de: Biggar, Cut Knife,
Pelican Lake First Nation, Spiritwood et Unity.
Saskatoon, incluant les circuits de:
Blaine Lake, Humboldt, Kindersley, Outlook, Rosetown, Rosthern,
Beardy's et Okemasis, First Nations et Watrous.
Le Service des poursuites pénales du Canada (SPPC), Bureau
régional de Saskatoon, recherche des avocats ou des cabinets du
secteur privé pour prendre en charge la conduite de poursuites et
de procédures connexes découlant de l'application de diverses lois
fédérales.
No. de référence : North Battleford - NB6711
Saskatoon - SK6711
Veuillez soumettre votre application complétée à :
Chantale Tremblay
Coordonnatrice nationale des mandataires
Unité de coordination des mandataires
Bureau du directeur des poursuites pénales, SPPC
284, rue Wellington
Ottawa, Ontario, (K1A 0H8)
Fax: 613-957-8478
Chantale.Tremblay@ppsc-sppc.gc.ca
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Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced
Education, Employment and Labour - Labour Relations
Arbitrators
The Ministry of Advanced Education,
Employment and Labour is accepting applications from qualified
legal practitioners to be appointed as single arbitrators or as
chairpersons of arbitration boards to resolve labour-management
disputes associated with collective bargaining in Saskatchewan.
The Minister of Advanced Education,
Employment and Labour or the Chairperson of the Saskatchewan Labour
Relations Board may make appointments pursuant to section 26, 26.1
or 26.3 of The Trade Union Act, or at the request of both parties
to a collective bargaining agreement.
Together with a curriculum vitae,
applicants should provide information for the past five years
outlining the total number of arbitration awards they have
concluded; the total number of consensual appointments they have
received; the number of different employers and unions that have
requested their appointment; and any labour or management advocacy
work undertaken during that period. Membership in, and training
from, a recognized arbitration association would be a desirable
asset.
Remuneration is to be paid jointly
by the parties in accordance with acceptable standards.
Applications are being accepted on
an onging basis. Applications should be sent to:
Mike Carr, Associate Deputy
Minister
Labour, Employee and Employer Services Division
Ministry Advanced Education, Employment and Labour
Eighth Floor, 1945 Hamilton Street
Regina, SK S4P 2C8
