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Legal Assistant
Would you like to be part of a dynamic, fast paced, award winning local government organization? A team that prides itself on providing cost effective local government services for local residents? Do you have the right attitude, qualifications, and superior people skills for the job? If so, the City of Langford invites you to apply to be our Legal Assistant!
As our Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative support in the preparation, review, and distribution of a variety of legal documents, and to the Administration department as support and backup to the Executive Assistant.
Qualifications for this position include:
- Post-secondary education/certificate in legal administration and three (3) years’ experience in a legal office, preferably in a local government setting (or an equivalent combination)
- Experience in land related document preparation and registration including an understanding of Land Title Office practices and procedures, is an asset
- Working knowledge of the legal documents used in local government and the ability to compose and produce them with the highest level of accuracy and precision
- Working knowledge of administrative and legal records management principles and practices
- Ability to deal appropriately with confidential, legal, political, and sensitive issues and information
- A commitment to continuous improvement and life-long learning
- A team player with a strong work ethic
- A sense of humour, with the ability to take your work seriously but not yourself.
The salary offered for this regular full-time position is $40.33 – $44.81 per hour (2024 rates) plus an excellent benefits package including one of Canada’s top pension plans, and a 35-hour modified work week with flex days. For full details on responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the attached job description.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to (identify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail). Applications will be accepted until October 2, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.