PARALEGAL

Salary Level: SP-07 $46,471.73 - $48,330.60

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general supervision of the Director. The incumbent is to be a team player in a one year project “Initiatives to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion.” The position is responsible to develop a Legal Aid Clinic to assist community members with benefits in Quebec. The incumbent must be able to communicate in the French language and speak to Quebec agencies affecting the benefits of Akwesasronon.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post Secondary education in the field of Law and Security Administration; Paralegal; or Law Diploma; or ten years work as an Aboriginal Court Worker or as an advocate for First Nations. Two years of relevant experience working with a First Nation organization.

The incumbent must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English. The incumbent must have experience in computer software such as i.e. Microsoft Suite. Speaking and understanding the Mohawk language is considered an asset. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to use personal vehicle during course of employment. Must be able to travel through International Borders without issue.

All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with three references submitted on a consent to release reference check form (Contact Human Resources) along with a copy of a valid driver’s license no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 26, 2014 to:

Applicants must submit CPIC at time of application submission

Tim Thompson, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building #1

Akwesasne, Quebec H0M 1A0

(613) 575-2250, ext. 2140

e-mail: [email protected]

APPLICANTS MUST CLEARLY OUTLINE THAT THEY MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ON THEIR RESUME.

NATIVE PREFERENCE IN HIRING.

A CLEAR CIMININAL REFERENCE CHECK IS MANDATORY.

AN ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE CREATED FOR ONE YEAR.

APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.