Legal Assistant

Update: Please note that obtaining a Medical clearance has been added as a condition of employment for this position.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Tips for applicants:
- Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
- Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
- Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.

Additional allowances will be provided for these positions in accordance with the National Joint Council's Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive. More detailed information can be found at the following link:
http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/v237/en

Vacation Travel Assistance is available:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/terms-conditions-employment/isolated-posts-government-housing.html

You may also be eligible for the Northern residents deductions when you file your tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency. More information can be found at the following link: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns248-260/255/menu-eng.html

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your account. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail and account on a regular basis for new communication regarding this selection process.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If the candidate has been educated outside of Canada, it is the candidate’s responsibility to have his or her certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process. Guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca

Intent of the process

This position is located at the Department of Justice in Whitehorse, Yukon. Candidates applying from outside of Whitehorse must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available. http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions in Whitehorse, Yukon OR Yellowknife, NWT.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Official Language Proficiency:
English Essential

Education:
A diploma or certificate from a law-related program (e.g. legal assistant, law clerk, paralegal assistant program or an equivalent program) from a recognized institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in providing legal assistant support to a legal practitioner

Knowledge:
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal documents.

Knowledge of Canadian Court rules as they apply to legal proceedings and procedures

CORE COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect;
Thinking Things Through;
Working Effectively with Others;
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented.

Abilities :
Ability to draft routine correspondence and routine legal documents;
Ability to format non-legal documents and/or legal documents;
Ability to proof-read documents.

Oral Communication: Presents and discusses ideas, concepts and issues in a clear, concise, and effective manner orally.

Written Communication: Presents ideas, concepts and issues in a clear, concise, and effective manner in writing.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Experience working in a Northern and cross-cultural environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The Department of Justice is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs including reducing representation gaps.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to travel as required;
Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Various security clearance levels such as reliability, secret and top secret

Medical Clearance* for positions located in the Department of Justice, Northern Regional Offices (Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit) only

*The incumbent and his/her dependents may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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