Closing Date: April 7, 2025

Legal Research Officer, Manitoba Court of King’s Bench
LF1-3 Legal Counsel 1-3
Regular/Full-Time (Two Positions)

Department: Manitoba Justice – Judicial Services, Courts Division
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Advertisement Number: 43874
Salary: LF1-3 $94,944.00 – $190,530.00 per year (as of March 22, 2025)

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service that reflects the diversity of its citizens. We value and promote diversity in abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages, and perspectives to drive high standards of service and innovation.

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and encourages applications from designated groups, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Employment Equity is a factor in the selection process for this competition.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Position Overview
Manitoba Justice is seeking to fill two (2) regular full-time Legal Research Officer positions in the Court of King’s Bench. The Legal Research Officer will conduct confidential research and writing for the Chief Justice and Justices of the Court of King’s Bench.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and a sample document or excerpt (minimum 8 pages, maximum 20 pages) that demonstrates their legal research, analytical, and writing skills. This document will be used to assess the candidate’s ability to write clearly and concisely in a legal context.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Member (in good standing) or eligible for immediate membership with The Law Society of Manitoba
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• Satisfactory Enhanced Internal Security Screening

Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Professional and academic experience demonstrating expertise in lengthy and complex legal research
• Extensive experience in preparing complex legal documents, memoranda, legal research papers, and/or academic legal writings
• Strong legal strategy development, advisory, and recommendation skills
• Excellent analytical abilities, including the capacity to recognize and assess legal implications and policy options
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle high-pressure, time-sensitive environments with conflicting deadlines
• Superior understanding of the principles of judicial independence
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive working relationships with coworkers, the judiciary, and external parties

Desired:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in French
• Experience in facilitation, coaching/mentoring, performance monitoring, and/or evaluation

Key Responsibilities
The Legal Research Officer will:

• Conduct extensive and complex legal research on matters before the Court
• Prepare legal memoranda and other written materials
• Engage in detailed discussions with members of the judiciary regarding procedural and substantive legal issues
• Supervise and provide oversight to law students participating in the Court of King’s Bench externship program (or comparable programs), including assigning and reviewing their work
• Assist with research, writing, and advisory tasks related to procedural, substantive, and policy issues affecting the administration of the courts and the judicial system

How to Apply

Advertisement #43874

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608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4

Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca

Applicants may request reasonable accommodations related to the selection process.

Application Instructions
When applying, please indicate Advertisement #43874 and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email.

Your cover letter, resume, and/or application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the stated qualifications.

Please note:

• Job competitions for represented positions may be subject to grievances by internal represented applicants. If a selection grievance is filed, information from the competition file may be shared with the grievor’s representative.
• Personal information unrelated to the grievance and other protected information will be redacted.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Posted: March 14, 2025