Bilingual
The New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission (NBLASC) is seeking a lawyer for the Campbellton regional office.
The successful candidate will deliver professional family law services within the NBLASC scope of services such as: custody, access, child support, spousal support, child security matters and divorce matters. Tasks may include preparation of affidavits and briefs, interview witnesses, meet with clients, attend court, research points of law, maintain good working relationships with members of the justice system, and other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate must possess some knowledge of Federal and Provincial legislation regarding NBLASC such as the Legal Aid Act, Divorce Act, Family Services Act, Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, and the Rules of Court of New Brunswick.
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Law Degree;
- Completion of Articling;
- Membership in good standing or eligibility for membership with the Law Society of New Brunswick;
- Bilingual: Written and spoken competence in French and English
Candidates with less than 5.5 years of membership at the bar will typically be considered as Lawyer level I. Candidates with more than 5.5 years, but less than 10 years of membership at the bar will typically be considered as Lawyer level II.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Asset Qualifications:
- High proficiency in office technology and MS Suite.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking/Judgement;
- Impact and Influence;
- Self-control/Stamina;
- Client Service Orientation;
- Effective Interactive Communication;
- Flexibility.
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with skill level and experience:
NBLASC LAWYER SERIES PAY PLAN LEVEL I-II
$1,804 - $3,779 biweekly
Applicants interested in this opportunity must respond by February 21, 2021.
Apply Online or:
Mail resume to
New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
Att: Human Resources
Lawyer I-II, (FLS Campbellton) Competition
501-500 Beaverbrook Court
Fredericton, NB E3B 5X4
Email resume to
HR-NBLASC.RH-CSAJNB@GNB.CA
Please state "Lawyer I-II (FLS Campbellton) Competition" in your email.
Note: To be given consideration under this competition, applicants are required to demonstrate on their application how, when, and where they acquired the qualifications required for this position. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a scent-reduced environment. We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
