We are seeking a Private Bar Clerk to support our Head Office in Saskatoon. Under the supervision of the Director of Private Bar Services, provides administrative, accounting, auditing and reporting services for the Private Bar Department. Works and coordinates with related departments including Finance and Operations.

Why work for us?

At Legal Aid Saskatchewan (LAS), we are committed to ensuring access to justice for all, and we believe in the power of advocacy to change lives. Joining our team means being part of a province-wide organization that values compassion, collaboration, courage and commitment.

Our Private Bar Clerks earn from $47,822.52 and based on combination of education and experience up to $63,186.40 annually. In addition to your competitive salary, our generous and comprehensive benefit package includes employer’s paid extended health & dental family coverage; paid sick time; three weeks of paid vacation at the start, plus scheduled or earned days off (12 SDOs or 26 EDOs per year for support staff and 12 SDOs per year for lawyers); 14 Statutory holidays; pension match 6.35%; relocation assistance if applicable and more.

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Key Responsibilities

- Provides Band 3-level support to Private Bar Services Department and Court Appointed Counsel Program.
- Prepares, edits, formats, and distributes correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and other documents.
- Maintains electronic and physical filing systems.
- Monitors and manages shared inboxes, phone lines, and administrative workflows.
- Processes forms, invoices, expense claims, and other administrative documents.
- Responds to inquiries professionally and directs requests to appropriate resources.
- Maintains positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Organizes and maintains accurate records and databases.
- Ensures information is handled in accordance with organizational policies and confidentiality requirements.
- Assists with records retention, storage, and disposal processes.
- Participates in special projects and perform other duties as assigned
- Activities are performed within a framework of established operational procedures,



policies and guidelines where limited judgement must be exercised to determine applicability using some standardized solutions and manage work plans and priorities.
- Work processes or functions are comprised of interrelated tasks or activities which vary over time requiring moderate planning. Position has independence on day-to-day operational matters.
- Work is reviewed periodically. Problems of an unusual nature are escalated to Senior Private Bar Administrative Clerk or to the Director of Private Bar Services.
- The position includes contact with clients, justice system partners, particularly private bar lawyers and administrative staff, and other members of the public which involve the explanation and interpretation of policies, procedures, acts and regulations.
- Contact may extend to the determination of the appropriate action as a result of the contact or the determination of alternate courses of action. The position often acts as the liaison for Private Bar Panel members/offices and the Director of Private Bar Services.

Education, Experience and Abilities

- High school graduation and one year of relevant post-secondary education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of one year of previous related experience.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills is required.
- Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills is required.
- Attention to detail - thoroughness and accuracy when performing tasks is required.
- Ability to work within time sensitive deadlines, multi-task and set priorities is required.
- Ability to demonstrate technological competency: above average knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, One Drive, and other related MS apps and tools ), PDF software, LAIN (or other relational database) is required.
- Assets:




- Experience in account settlement / taxation
- Knowledge and familiarity with accounting or auditing and related software
- General knowledge of the practice of law
- Experience in criminal and family law administrative procedures

Please note that an assessment will be conducted as part of the selection process to determine if the candidate has the required skills and abilities for the position applied.

Core Competencies

- Quantity of work- ability to turn out a good quantity of work on a regular basis, working at a moderate speed.
- Quality of work- ability to demonstrate the correctness and degree of excellence of work performed based on the expectations of the job and position.
- Dependability and Reliability- ability to independently handle duties and assignments by being committed, skilled and responsible.
- Initiative- ability to think independently and demonstrate action and willingness to do more than is expected.
- Cooperation and attitude with co-workers-ability to handle relationships with co-workers (including supervisors as well as colleagues in other area offices and private bar); acting with integrity & respect and working together for a common purpose.
- Knowledge of work – knowledge of the necessary principles and procedures of the work; working independently, being committed, skilled & responsible.
- Judgement- ability to arrive at sound conclusions after evaluating information or ideas; acting with integrity & respect, being independent, committed, skilled & responsible.
- Adaptability and change management- shows understanding and willingness to adopt to organizational changes. Willingness and ability to learn new technology, current processes, responsibilities.
- Leadership- willingness and ability to accept responsibility and ability to communicate effectively with and to motivate co-workers; working as a team player, showing empathy and caring for others; treating people fairly, being committed, skilled & responsible.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Private Bar Clerk - Saskatoon
🏢 Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission
📍 Saskatoon