Paralegal

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Please submit your application on the Public Service Jobs website at Canada.ca/EmploisGC. If you are unable to submit online, please contact Natalie Crouch before the closing date.

Work environment

National Capital Regional Office (NCRO):
Located at 160 Elgin Street in Ottawa, the NCRO is responsible for federal prosecutions in the East, Northwestern, and Northeastern regions of Ontario, as well as in judicial districts in western Quebec. The regional headquarters is located in Ottawa.

The NCRO’s areas of prosecution focus are controlled drugs and substances; terrorism and national security; competition law; and other regulatory statutes.

Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections (OCCE):
The CCE plays an important role in safeguarding Canadians’ trust in the democratic process. The CCE is the independent officer responsible for ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the Canada Elections Act and the Referendum Act.

The Commissioner is supported by approximately 30 people, including federal public servants and independent contractors. The Commissioner's offices are located at 22 Eddy Street in Gatineau, Quebec.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is anticipatory within the National Capital Regional Office. The Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections has an immediate need to staff one (1) position for a specified period of two (2) years.

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 National Capital Regional Office & at the Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections in the National Capital region, with varying tenures (such as indeterminate, specified period, acting, assignment/secondment) according to the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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:
- Significant* experience in conducting legal research on medium complexity cases, files or projects.
- Experience in preparing, reviewing, and managing a wide variety of legal documents.
- Experience in maintaining and updating a legal information management system (such as iCase, Ringtail, PRISM, JUSTIN).
- Experience using Microsoft office Suite.

*Significant refers to the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of the duties for a period of one (1) year.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualification - Experience:
- Significant* experience in preparing, reviewing, and managing a wide variety of legal documents.
- Experience in preparing evidence disclosure.

*Significant refers to the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of the duties for a period of three (3) years.

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:
- Ability to lift heavy boxes (approximately 25 Ibs.).
- Ability and willingness to work overtime.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of methods and techniques for legal research.
- 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 plan, organize and prioritize while working under pressure.
- Ability to conduct legal research, conduct analysis, and provide recommendations.

Personal Suitability:
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Judgement
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Initiative
- Flexibility

Conditions of employment

National Capital Regional Office:
- Top Secret security clearance

Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections:
- Secret security clearance.
- Commitment to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment. Please note that this does not affect your ability to vote.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.