Legal Counsel - A career at the Ontario Regional Office (Inventory)

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading legal team at the Ontario Regional Office as a Legal Counsel. This role involves working on significant litigation cases while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Candidates will gain valuable experience in various legal areas, including Immigration Law and Indigenous Rights, within a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and professional growth. The department is committed to inclusiveness and diversity, ensuring a fair hiring process for all applicants.

Benefits

Training and mentoring

Policies promoting work-life balance

Qualifications

• Legal services experience as counsel, articling student, or law clerk.
• Knowledge of relevant case law.
• Additional experience in specialized areas may be assessed.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-profile, socially significant litigation.
• Apply expertise in Immigration Law, Indigenous Rights, and Tax Law Services.
• Participate in the Justice Canada LP-01 Training and Development Program.

Skills

Legal issue identification

Problem-solving

Judgment skills

Integrity

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication skills

Education

Membership eligibility in the Canadian or Quebec legal professional body

Job description

Legal Counsel - A career at the Ontario Regional Office (Inventory)

Reference number: JUS24J-017144-000195

Selection process number: 2024-JUS-EA-PLP-149806

Department of Justice Canada - National Litigation Sector - Ontario Regional Office

LP-01

Salary range: $91,433 to $126,106

For more information about the organization, please visit Cracking the Code

Closing date: 31 August 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Canadian residents, citizens, and permanent residents abroad.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment. If you need accommodations during any phase of the process, please contact us privately. All information related to accommodations will be kept confidential.

Applying to this process does not mean you are applying for a specific position, but rather for an inventory of future vacancies. Qualified applicants may be contacted as positions become available.

Important: Applications will be reviewed on specific dates listed below; early applications may be considered sooner. Review dates:

• March 13, 2024
• April 29, 2024

Further reviews will occur as needed.

Application instructions:

Submit a complete application including a résumé and responses to screening questions. Demonstrate how you meet the qualifications with concrete examples, covering both essential and asset qualifications.

For each experience, include:

1. The organization where experience was gained (WHERE);
2. Your position title and duration (WHEN);
3. Details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments (HOW).

Screening questions are primary; resumes support your answers. Applications not clearly demonstrating criteria will be eliminated.

Your written communication skills may be assessed throughout. Please answer questions in complete sentences.

Work environment:

The Department values inclusiveness, fairness, and respect for Canada's legal system. It is Canada's largest law firm, upholding federal laws and the justice system with high standards of integrity and professionalism. Join us to work on high-profile, socially significant litigation alongside leading lawyers.

Apply your expertise in areas such as:

• Immigration Law
• Indigenous Rights and Relations
• Litigation, Extradition, and Advisory Law
• Tax Law Services

Enjoy a supportive environment, training, mentoring, and policies promoting work-life balance.

Intent of the process:

Staffing 30+ positions in the Ontario Regional Office (Toronto), including various tenures and divisions. A candidate pool may be established for similar future positions, with potential progression from LP-00 to LP-02 through the Justice Canada LP-01 Training and Development Program.

Positions to be filled: 30

Required information:

Explain how you meet the following essential qualifications:

Occupational Certification

Membership eligibility in the Canadian or Quebec legal professional body.

Experience

Legal services experience as counsel, articling student, or law clerk to a judge.

Knowledge

Knowledge of relevant case law.

Abilities

Legal issue identification, problem-solving, and judgment skills.

Core Competencies

Integrity, analytical thinking, teamwork, initiative, and communication skills.

Additional experience in specialized areas (tax, civil litigation, administrative law, etc.) may be assessed later.

Organizational Needs:

We encourage diversity and self-declaration for employment equity, including Indigenous identity, gender, racialized groups, disability, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Self-Declaration:

Information is used solely for screening and assessment, with verification processes in place for Indigenous identities.

Operational Requirements:

Willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed.

Conditions of Employment:

Security clearances, membership in the Law Society of Ontario, and availability for on-call duties.

Additional Information:

Details about divisions, application process, and legal practice areas are provided to inform applicants about the department's work and expectations.