Paralegal

Government of Yukon

Canada

On-site

CAD 74,000 - 86,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Job summary

The Department of Justice, Government of Yukon, invites applications for a paralegal position in the Legal Services Branch. The successful candidate will support lawyers in the Independent Prosecutions Unit and, later, the Litigation Unit, preparing files and court documents and providing legal technical support.

You will create and manage systems for organizing legal documents and work independently in a fast-paced environment to help deliver timely, accurate proceedings.

Qualifications

Post-secondary certification/course work as a paralegal or legal assistant.
Experience providing legal or paralegal support.
Experience in the development and implementation of record keeping systems.
Experience in civil litigation is an asset.

Responsibilities

Prepare files and court documents.
Provide legal technical support and guidance to lawyers.
Create and manage systems for organizing legal documents.
Support Independent Prosecutions Unit and Litigation Unit as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Professional communication

Fast-paced work environment

Independent & collaborative

Word & Excel proficiency

Diversity awareness

Education

Paralegal or legal assistant certification/courses

Experience in civil litigation

Tools

Record keeping systems development

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Justice - Litigation Group

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

28 April 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

Classification

AR11

$74,307.00 - $86,038.00

Union

CON

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This is to fill one term anticipatory perm, full-time position.

Department of Justice

The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work. We build strong and healthy relationships with others to support good governance and to foster safe communities. The Department of Justice provides supportive and dynamic work environments comprising teams of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Yukoners.

The principles that guide the Department of Justice (DOJ) are:

Reconciliation with Yukon First Nations:

Together as DOJ representatives we commit to embracing the spirit of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada entitled Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future, by conducting ourselves in our day-to-day business in a manner that embodies the purpose of reconciliation with First Nations in the Yukon. We recognize the importance of employee education on First Nations history and encourage innovative thinking by all DOJ personnel on our ability to effect meaningful change towards true reconciliation.

Working as a Team:

As DOJ employees we value working together as a team within branches and within the department as a whole, while respecting our respective roles in the administration of justice, to work as one entity to meet our collective objective to serve the public. We are mindful of the impact of our actions on the people around us both in proximity and in the larger department and strive to ensure that we maintain the best interests of the department in our approach to our work.

Identify and Meet our Clients'Needs:

DOJ personnel have a wide variety of responsibilities and an equally diverse clientele, internal and external to government, and we are committed to ensuring that they know we work for them and that we treat them with empathy, inclusion, integrity, respect and professionalism.

Initiative and Innovation:

Management will encourage DOJ staff at all levels to think innovatively and to take initiative that will improve the work we do and services that we provide to allow for positive change and creativity in the workplace. Management will encourage DOJ personnel to reconsider our approach to the services we provide and adapt to the changing environment.

Communications:

We are committed to improving the way we communicate internally with one another and externally to the public in order to better perform as a DOJ Team, share information and ideas with each other, dispel negative myths about the department and to ensure that the general public has an appreciation for the excellent work we do.

The position:

The paralegal position supports several lawyers within the Legal Services Branch. The successful candidate will initially be assigned to the Independent Prosecutions Unit until at least March 31, 2027, and, depending on circumstances, may subsequently support the Litigation Unit for the remainder of the term. The incumbent prepares files and court documents, provides legal technical support and guidance to lawyers, and is responsible for the creation and management of systems of organization, particularly in relation to legal document collection. The incumbent acts as a critical resource to the litigation team and is required to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Post-secondary certification/course work as a paralegal or legal assistant
Experience and/or training in providing legal or paralegal support
Experience in the development and implementation of record keeping systems
Experience in the area of civil litigation would be an asset

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong and professional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple critical and time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
Proficiency with various computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds