Paralegal

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

Work environment

Could this be the change you’ve been looking for?

Do you like working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment that values service excellence? Are you looking for a chance to make your mark in a small organization that plays a big role in providing justice to Canadians? If so, then consider a career at the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC).

You’ll be able to benefit and learn from being closer to management and having the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of files. We’re also committed to supporting a healthy life-work balance and to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment, so we hope that this is something that is important to you as well.

Like many public servants, we’ve been working fully remotely since the pandemic began and employees have access to tools and processes to conduct most aspects of their work remotely.

And if there is one last thing to note that is impactful for our employees, it's the fact that we have our own internal compensation and benefits Advisors and a dedicated information technology team.

How to Apply :

Respond to Screening Questions.

We strongly encourage you, when providing your answers, to provide concrete examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. When drafting your responses to the experience qualifications, we encourage you to follow this format:

Please explain how you meet this requirement. Describe where, when, indicating specific work periods (e.g. ATSSC - Oct. 2017 to Feb. 2019) and how you obtained the required experience with specific examples. By providing the required information in the suggested format, you will ensure that the assessors are in a position to assess the depth, complexity and scope of your experience.

Intent of the process

A fully or partially assessed pool may be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic requirements, tenures and security clearances within the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC).

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 bachelor of law degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience* in providing support services to legal professionals such as but not limited to paralegals, counsel, or notaries

*Experience can be gained through, among others, student work, apprenticeship, volunteer activities or extra-curricular activities.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Initiative and action orientation
Attention to details

ABILITIES

Ability to review tribunal or court decisions in relation to factual or legal matters
Ability to identify keywords in relation to tribunal or court decisions
Ability to conduct legal research
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally (will be assessed throughout the interview).

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE

Experience working in a quasi-judicial administrative tribunal or a court
Experience in information management or library sciences
Experience in working with electronic databases

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Employment Equity may be used to address demonstrated under-representation of designated groups (Women, Visible Minorities, Persons with disabilities and persons of Aboriginal descent).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to work overtime on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

Asset qualifications may be used for the screening or when selecting candidates for appointment. Therefore, if you meet the experiences listed under the Asset Qualifications, please be sure to clearly demonstrate this in your application.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Proof of your education credentials will be required at a later date.

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

Your screening questions and/or résumé may be used to evaluate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

The selection committee reserves all rights to use any methods that they deem appropriate in order to evaluate the candidates (written examination, interview, reference check, etc.).

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include:

- modify your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date;
- complete screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager;
- verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and
- be notified electronically of assessment details and results.

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.