Government of Saskatchewan Looking for Executive Legal Officer – Court of Queen’s Bench at Saskatoon, SK Full Time

Employment Type: Order-in-Council

Location(s): SK-Stoon-Saskatoon

Ministry: 003 Justice

Salary Range: $6,989-$13,466 Monthly

Grade: Order-in-Council

The Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench is seeking an Executive Legal Officer with superior legal skills and leadership abilities.

The Executive Legal Officer acts as in-house counsel to the Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench and provides legal advice on matters of general application to the Court of Queen’s Bench including, procedural, substantive, and administrative issues within the Court’s jurisdiction.

The responsibilities include providing legal advice to the Chief Justice and Justices of the Court on complex matters of law and contentious public issues that affect Court operations; participating on various judicial committees; preparing Practice Directives, Administrative Notices and Court policies; and advising on the collection of statistics and analysis of statistics respecting Court activities.

Reporting to the Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench, this position requires the exercise of intelligence, initiative and sensitivity in dealing with judiciary in Saskatchewan and other jurisdictions, federal and provincial government officials, the legal profession, the media and the general public on non-registry matters.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

A member in good standing with the Law Society of Saskatchewan

Superior legal skills

Significant experience in legal research, writing and problem solving

Demonstrated strengths in leadership

Sensitivity to the role of the judiciary and judicial needs and expectations

Superior initiative and ability to work independently

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Utmost discretion and judgment in dealing with confidential information

Knowledge of and experience with computer applications

Appointment will be made by Order-in-Council

Applications/Inquiries should be directed to:
Loretta Fulawka, Executive Assistant

Court of Queen’s Bench

[email protected]

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work: M – Monthly Out of Scope

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: Feb 4, 2022, 11:59:00 PM