PARALEGAL

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

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Justice; the incumbent is to be a team player in a legislative services position responsible to develop new and/or amend and finalize Akwesasne Laws, Charters, regulations and procedures, as defined under the Justice strategic plan in conformance with the mandate from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. The development of laws, charters, regulations and procedures are within the regulatory jurisdiction of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post Secondary Education in the field of Law and Security Administration, Paralegal, Law Diploma or ten years work as an Aboriginal Court Worker or law drafter with two years of relevant experience working with a First Nation organization

The incumbent must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, along with excellent analytical skills. The incumbent must have experience in computer software such as Microsoft Suite. Speaking and understanding the Mohawk language is considered an asset. Must possess a valid driver’s license and willing to use personal vehicle during course of employment and 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, August 21, 2014 to:

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.

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]