Prosecution Legal Assistant

Employment and Social Development Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada – Quebec Regional Office is seeking qualified Legal Assistants to provide legal and administrative support to Crown prosecutors in litigation matters. Located in Montréal’s Guy-Favreau Complex, the office emphasizes coordination with court staff, investigators, defense lawyers and other stakeholders, and meticulous file maintenance.

The role requires a secondary school diploma and experience supporting legal professionals.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Experience providing legal and administrative support to legal professionals in the litigation field.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to Crown prosecutors and legal professionals.
• Coordinate and follow up with the Court, investigators from federal agencies, defense lawyers and other parties.
• Maintain physical and digital legal files.
• Prepare legal documents and handle correspondence and information requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity & Respect

Thinking things through

Teamwork

Initiative & action-oriented

Communication

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada – Quebec Regional Office is seeking qualified Legal Assistants to provide legal and administrative support to Crown prosecutors in litigation matters. Located in Montréal’s Guy-Favreau Complex, the office emphasizes coordination with court staff, investigators, defense lawyers and other stakeholders, and meticulous file maintenance.

The role requires a secondary school diploma and experience supporting legal professionals.