Executive Legal Officer

**Executive Legal Officer** --------------------------- LF1-3 Legal Counsel 1-3 Regular/full-time Manitoba Justice Judicial Services, Courts Winnipeg MB Advertisement Number: 45764 Salary(s): LF1-3 $97,800.00 - $196,242.00 per year Closing Date: November 23, 2026 The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay. The Executive Legal Officer (ELO) is an experienced lawyer with a minimum of seven years in the legal profession. The ELO acts as in-house counsel to the Chief Justices and the Chief Judge of the courts of Manitoba consistent with a solicitor-client relationship on matters within the courts’ jurisdiction. The ELO reports to the Chief Justices and the Chief Judge and, in accordance with the principle of judicial independence, provides legal advice independent of other branches of government. The ELO provides related executive level support and advice to the Chief Justices and the Chief Judge as it relates to their leadership roles in the justice system and in connection to the judiciary’s unique institutional position as the third branch of government. The ELO provides leadership in developing strategies and policies to enhance an accurate and current public perception of the administration of justice, to promote access to justice and to modernize the courts’ operations. The position also provides input and strategic support in the overall management of joint initiatives, programs and projects touching both the Judicial Services Branch, Courts Division. Work on such joint initiatives, programs and projects will occur at the direction of the Chief Justices and the Chief Judge and in collaboration with the Executive Director, Judicial Services and the Assistant Deputy Minister - Courts Division. The ELO reports functionally to the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal and Court of King’s Bench and the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court and administratively to the Assistant Deputy Minister - Courts Division. Direction on work assignments, including the provision of legal advice and opinion, is given directly by the Chief Justices and the Chief Judge. The Assistant Deputy Minister - Courts Division will provide instruction and direction on division