Administrative Support, Legal

The Opportunity

The Ministry of Social Services is seeking a legal support staff to provide secretarial and administrative support to lawyers providing child protection services for the Ministry of Social Services.

Generate warrants, summons, stays of proceedings, court orders, and a variety of other legal documents and correspondence.

Prepare court documents such as disclosure, orders, correspondence, memos, and briefs of law as they relate to relevant Acts.

Transcribe written notes for court and legal documents.

Establish and maintain accurate and up‑to‑date prosecution files received from Police Services and RCMP detachments.

Perform clerical and receptionist duties, including opening, closing, and maintaining up‑to‑date files.

Handle inquiries and requests from lawyers, police agencies, witnesses, community agencies, accused/offenders, and the public.

Process incoming and outgoing mail, file documents, and track missing information.

Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for clients and witnesses appearing in court.

Handle walk‑in and telephone inquiries and questions from colleagues, clients, and the general public.

Liaise with process servers, ministry colleagues, the Local Registrar’s Office, and outside counsel to obtain, exchange, coordinate, or confirm information—both verbally and in writing—while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to policies and procedures.

Provide back‑up legal administrative services to other lawyers and support staff as required.

Job Capabilities

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who

Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.

Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.

Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.

Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.

Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.

Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Office administrative procedures including filing systems;

Legal terminology;

Administration of legal documents and court proceedings; and,

Applicable computer hardware and software applications and terminology.

Job Skills

Communication (Level B)

Critical Thinking (Level A)

Digital Skills (Level A)

Interacting with Others (Level A)

Navigating Ambiguity (Level A)

Managing Self (Level A)

Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)

Data Literacy (Level A)

Influence (Level A)

Political and Organizational Resources (Level A)

Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer

Dynamic and challenging work

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including pension

Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave

Inclusive work environments

Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.