Juriste HSE

Who we are
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities, and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Justice and Public Safety is dedicated to the rule of law, the promotion of the public interest, and the impartial administration of justice and works to improve the safety, security and resiliency of communities and citizens.

The Attorney General is the law officer of the Executive Council and is responsible to see that the administration of public affairs is in accordance with the law and to ensure protection of the public interest. The Legal Services Branch provides civil legal advice and representation to all provincial government departments and related agencies.

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking an individual to join the Legal Services Branch as Lawyer 1 or 2 within the Administrative and Employment Law Group.

What you will do
The successful candidate will be assigned to the Administrative and Employment Law Group and will work with other lawyers in a team setting and be responsible for appearing in all levels of courts and before administrative boards and tribunals on matters pertaining to administrative, employment and labour law. The successful candidate will also be responsible for conducting research in specialized areas of the law and providing legal opinions and advice to government departments and agencies.

• Analytical thinking / judgment,
• Client service orientation,
• Effective interactive communication,
• Initiative
• Self-control/stamina,
• Commitment to learning, and
• Teamwork and cooperation.

Need to have (essential skills and qualifications)

• Law Degree;
• Membership in good standing or eligibility for membership in good standing with the Law Society of New Brunswick;
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience practicing in the area of employment and/or labour law. b>Please state your date of admission to a Canadian Law society.

  Nice to Have (asset qualifications) Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate, commensurate with years at the bar:

  • Experience conducting hearings before any level of court, boards or tribunals;

  Written and spoken competence in English and French is required for some positions while others require written and spoken competence in English only. Please state your language capability.

• Possession of a valid class 5 driver's license; b>

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan;
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training;

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. p>

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