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Office of the Attorney General
Department of Justice and Public Safety
Legal Advice Service Group - Legal Services Branch
Fredericton, NB
Open Competition / Permanent

Who we are

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 and constitutional 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 within the Legal Advice Services Group.

What you will do

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research in a wide variety of areas of the law and for providing legal opinions to government departments and agencies on matters of statutory interpretation and general advice with respect to the conduct of government affairs and operations

Work environment

• Location: Chancery Place, Fredericton, NB
• Opportunity for hybrid work arrangement within New Brunswick, with prior approval from management
• Minimum 36.25 work hours per week
• We promote a scent-reduced environment

Who you are

As a team player, you will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Key Behavioral Traits: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• 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;
• Completion of Articling by June 2023;
• Membership in good standing or eligibility for membership in good standing with the Law Society of New Brunswick by June 2023.
• Up to 8 years of membership in good standing at the bar.

Please state your date of admission to a Canadian Law society.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Candidates must demonstrate on their applications how they have acquired the education and experience for this position. Your resume should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please indicate in your resume your language preference for an interview.

Applicants are required to submit with their application a writing sample of no more than five pages that they have authored within the last five years. If applying by email or mail, please attach/include the writing sample. If applying online, please send the writing sample in a separate email to the address below.

Nice to Have (asset qualifications)

Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate, commensurate with years at the bar:

• Experience in providing written legal advice on a wide variety of areas of the law.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Operational requirements

• Travel;
• Possession of a valid driver's license; and
• Working outside of regular hours of work without prior notice.

Wage
$57,954 to $109,096 annually, depending on education and experience.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan;
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training;
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services;
• Additional benefits based on the collective agreement.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety.

How to apply

We encourage applicants to apply by mail at the following address by June 30, 2023, indicating competition number R78-2022-23-0601. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Justice and Public Safety
Human Resource Services
Marysville Place
20 McGloin St., 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8
Tel: (506) 453-2719

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

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