Legal assistant

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Assessment accommodation

Please note that we will only accept on-line applications submitted through the GC Jobs website.

When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications). You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meets these qualifications by answering the online screening questions. Your responses to screening questions may also be used to assess the Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must clearly explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification by giving concrete examples. Information on your described education and experience in the screening questions must be supported in your resume.

Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being eliminated from the process.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

Fill a legal assistant position in the regional military prosecutor's office at Courcelette. (Québec)

A pool of qualified candidates could be established and could be used to staff identical or similar positions with varying levels of security, locations, durations and language requirements and profiles.

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
ED: Successful completion of a secondary school diploma.
The alternatives to the secondary school diploma approved by the employer are:
- satisfactory results on the test approved by the Civil Service Commission as an alternative to a high school diploma; or
- an acceptable combination of education, training and / or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience in performing administrative support services.
EX2: *Significant experience in maintaining electronic and paper filing systems.
EX3: Experience in maintaining “Bring Forward” systems.
EX4: *Significant experience handling and storing classified or protected information.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities for approximately two years.

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of legal concepts.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
PS1: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2: Judgement
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Discretion

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

EDUCATION
EDU: Paralegal or Legal Assistant diploma or certificate from recognized institution or equivalent

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Experience working within the Canadian legal system
AEX2: Experience using specialized legal office software
AEX3: Experience doing legal research.
AEX4: Experience in legal processes within the military.
AEX5: Experience with the relationship of legal officers to the public, and the chain of command.
AEX6: Experience completing travel claims.
AEX7: Experience handling information subject to legal privilege.
AEX8: Experience in performing administrative support services in a military environment

KNOWLEDGE
AK1: Knowledge of the mandate and structure of the Office of the Judge Advocate General.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Department of National Defence is committed to achieving a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of Canadian population. We encourage members of the following designated groups to apply and also to self-identify: women, members of visible minority groups, Aboriginal people and persons with disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT
Be willing to work overtime on short notice.
Accepting an irregular schedule during exercises or operations.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

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.