Legal Assistant

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Ottawa office. The role involves supporting Crown prosecutors, maintaining legal files, and coordinating with various legal entities. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and experience in legal support. This position promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience providing legal or administrative support to legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support Crown prosecutors in federal prosecutions.
• Coordinate with courts, maintain legal files, and draft legal documents.

Skills

Integrity and respect

Thinking critically

Teamwork

Initiative and action-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Diploma or certificate in a law-related program

Job description

Selection process number: 2024-PPD-EA-NCR-149758 Public Prosecution Service of Canada - National Capital Regional Office

Position: AS-01

Salary: $60,424 to $67,582

Additional Information

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Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and Permanent residents abroad.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Federal Public Service is stronger when it reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. The PPSC is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive, accessible workplace culture. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, especially from equity groups such as racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We value your whole self at work.

Accessibility

We are committed to improving accessibility and encourage you to communicate your needs for accommodations at any stage of the process. Contact us to request assistance or accommodations, which will be kept confidential.

Applying to this process does not mean a specific job is offered; it is an inventory for future vacancies. Qualified candidates may be contacted for further assessment.

Duties

The Legal Assistants at the National Capital Regional Office support Crown prosecutors in federal prosecutions. Responsibilities include coordinating with courts, investigators, defense lawyers, maintaining legal files, drafting legal documents, handling correspondence, and organizing travel and expenses.

Work Environment

The PPSC is a national organization with about 1000 employees, committed to truth, reconciliation, equity, and inclusion. We serve the public interest by conducting fair and objective prosecutions, respecting individual rights, and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Our Ottawa office is located at 160 Elgin Street, accessible by public transport, surrounded by shops and activities.

Intent of the Process

A pool of qualified candidates may be created to fill various positions with different language requirements and tenures.

Application Requirements

To be considered, clearly explain how you meet the essential qualifications below:

Essential Education

• Secondary school diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Foreign education must be assessed for Canadian equivalency.

Essential Experience

• Providing legal or administrative support to legal professionals.

Additional qualifications that should be explained if applicable:

• Diploma or certificate in a law-related program.
• Experience as a legal assistant.
• Experience in criminal law support.
• Experience preparing litigation cases.
• Experience organizing travel and expenses.

Competencies (to be assessed later)

• Integrity and respect
• Thinking critically
• Teamwork
• Initiative and action-oriented
• Communication skills

Additional Knowledge (may be assessed later)

• Legal terminology and procedures related to criminal matters.

Organizational Needs

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to self-declare and be considered in the selection process.

Conditions of Employment

• Security Clearance: Enhanced Reliability, and Secret Clearance.

Other Information

The PPSC promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Indicate if you belong to any designated groups when applying.

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