Lawyer 2 Office of the Attorney General Department of Justice and Public Safety

Administrative and Employment Law Group - Legal Services Branch Fredericton, NB Open Competition / Permanent

The Attorney General is the law officer of the Executive Council and is responsible to see that the administration of public affairs is in accordance with the law and to ensure protection of the public interest. The Legal Services Branch provides civil and constitutional legal advice and representation to all provincial government departments and related agencies.

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking an individual to join the Legal Services Branch as a Lawyer 2 within the Administrative and Employment Law Group.

The successful candidate will be assigned to the Administrative and Employment Law Group and will work with other lawyers in a team setting and be responsible for appearing in all levels of courts and before administrative boards and tribunals on matters pertaining to administrative, employment and labour law. The successful candidate will also be responsible for conducting research in specialized areas of the law and providing legal opinions and advice to government departments and agencies.

Law Degree;

Membership in positive standing or eligibility for membership in good standing with the Law Society of New Brunswick;

Significant recent experience in administrative and employment law commensurate with the candidate`s years at the Bar is required;

Must have recent experience in appearing before boards or arbitrators on matters pertaining to labour and/or employment law.

Please state your date of admission to a Canadian law society.

Written and spoken competence English is required. Please state your language capability.





Your resume should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment. Please indicate in your resume your language preference for an interview.

Travel;

Nice to Have (asset qualifications)

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Initiative, self-control / stamina,

Lawyer 2 - $141,359 to $185,220 annually, depending on education, experience, and/or years of admission to a Canadian law society.

Applicants are required to submit with their application a writing sample of no more than five pages that they have authored within the last five years. If applying by email or mail, please attach/include the writing sample. If applying online, please send the writing sample in a separate email to the address below.

Comprehensive advantages package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan;

Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training;

Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services;

Department of Justice and Public Safety

Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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