Paralegal Specialist and Supervisor, Paralegal

Important messages

Please note that this job opportunity is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously. If you are a person employed in the Public Prosecution Service of Canada please apply on the internal process (2017-PPD-IA-AB-110780) as internal candidates may be considered first.

Work environment

The Alberta Regional Office serves the province of Alberta, with offices in Edmonton and Calgary. The region’s work is primarily focused on drug and organized crime prosecutions, which often present complex Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms issues. There is also a notable volume of economic crime and regulatory prosecutions. National security work has become a priority in recent years.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff (1) indeterminate EC-04 position in Edmonton, Alberta and two (2) indeterminate positions, 1 EC-04 and 1 EC-05 in Calgary, Alberta.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions at Public Prosecution Service of Canada in the Alberta Regional Office, with various tenures (such as indeterminate, specified period) and various security requirements (Reliability, Secret, Top Secret), according to the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to submit a cover letter, which clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the screening criteria (Education and Experience, if applicable: both Essential and Asset). Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. The information in your cover letter must be supported in your resume, which may be used as a secondary source to validate the information provided in the cover letter."

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in paralegal studies or a law related field OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in maintaining and updating a legal information management system (such as iCase, Ringtail, PRISM, JUSTIN).
- Experience using Microsoft office Suite.

EC-04 only:
- Extensive* experience in conducting legal research, conducting complex analysis and making recommendations on high complexity cases, files, or projects.
- Extensive* experience in case management, including the oversight of the drafting, processing, and management of legal documents.
*Extensive refers to the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of the duties for a period of three (3) year.

EC-05 only:
- Extensive* experience in conducting legal research, conducting complex analysis and making recommendations on high complexity cases, files, or projects.
- Extensive* experience in case management, including the oversight of the drafting, processing, and management of legal documents.
- Experience providing leadership** within a team.
*Extensive refers to the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of the duties for a period of five (5) years.
**Leadership may include providing guidance, oversight, mentorship, or direction to individuals internal or external to the organization.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of legal theories and principles to apply legal methods and techniques including the PPSC Deskbook.
- Extensive knowledge of criminal law concepts, rules and procedures.
- Knowledge of the Canadian legal system.

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to conduct legal research, conduct analysis, and provide recommendations on highly complex issues

EC-04 only:
- Ability to lead paralegals and support staff in respect to cases, files and projects
EC-05 only:
- Ability to supervise.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Judgement
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Initiative

EC-05 only:
- Leadership

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATION – KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge in a specialized area of criminal law such as informant privilege, disclosure and wiretap authorizations.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The organization is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requirement to travel which may include assignments on short notice and for extended periods.
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours which may include working evenings, nights and weekends based on operational needs.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.