Support court-focused legal administration in Saint John by preparing documents, coordinating disclosure, and working with Family Crown Counsel.

The Department of Social Development seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant for its Southwest Zone Saint John Office. You will support Legal Administrative Services through court document preparation, file disclosure, witness coordination, and affidavit work. Microsoft Office knowledge and robust written and spoken English are required.

Key Responsibilities:

- Liaise with Family Crown Counsel on legal administrative matters
- Prepare court documents for child and adult protection files
- Draft applications, motions, affidavits, and legal agreements
- Prepare trials and issue summonses to witnesses




- Arrange service and commission affidavits in office or community

Requirements:

- High school or GED with post-secondary education
- Five years related experience, including one legal environment year
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to obtain Commissioner of Oaths upon appointment
- Written and spoken competence in English

Apply your legal administration, document preparation, and communication skills supporting protection files for the Department of Social Development.

📌 Legal Administrative Assistant Saint John (Ottawa)
🏢 Department of Social Development
📍 Ottawa