Paralegal

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Work environment

Located at 160 Elgin Street in Ottawa, the National Capital Regional Office (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.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) indeterminate bilingual position and one (1) term bilingual position. A pool of qualified bilingual candidates may also be established to staff similar bilingual positions with various security profiles and various tenures within Public Prosecution Service of Canada.

Positions to be filled: 2

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.

*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.

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

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

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.

Selections decisions may be based on current employment equity gaps.

Conditions of employment

- Various security levels - secret, top secret.

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.