legal assistant Saskatoon
Job description
We are currently seeking an experienced full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our In-House Legal Counsel and Labour Relations units. This position will appeal to candidates who enjoy working in a fun, challenging position with a wide range of duties ranging from administrative support to paralegal services.
Who We Are
We are a professional organization of over 13,500 teachers employed in PreK-12 publicly funded schools across the province, working together to provide exceptional programs and services that support Saskatchewan teachers and their profession. We work as one team, supporting and celebrating each other as unique individuals. We value inclusivity and diversity by honouring personal attributes, culture, characteristics, professional and academic backgrounds, worldviews, opinions and perspectives.
What is the Role
The Legal Assistant/Paralegal works in a collaborative team environment and is responsible for the confidential legal support for a broad range of labour relations cases and legal matters associated with the work of boards of reference; the Educational Relations Board; the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board; and professional ethics, competency and collective interest committees. In addition to providing administrative support to our Legal Counsel, this position will also work as part of a team of Executive Assistants, to provide support, when appropriate, in the areas of labour relations, educational relations, and governance.
What You Will Bring
The successful candidate will have completed a legal assistant or paralegal program, combined with 3-4 years of related experience. Knowledge of legal procedures and protocols and the principles, concepts and methods of legal research and analysis are required. Paralegal experience working with in-house counsel would be considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
How to Apply
For a complete job description and application procedures, please visit our website at https://www.stf.sk.ca/about-stf/careers.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $56,802.00-$73,855.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-06-02
