Paralegal

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Assessment accommodation

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

Anticipatory – Please note that this process will be used to fill future permanent and temporary staffing needs in the Alberta Regional Office. If you are found qualified, you could also be considered for an appointment to a similar position within the Public Prosecution Service of Canada as needs arise.

Positions to be filled: 1

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)

Operational Requirement:
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours which may include working evenings, nights and weekends based on operational needs.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

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/skills and Personal Suitability:
- 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.
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Judgement
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Initiative

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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.