Litigation Legal Assistant

Selection process number
2026-JUS-EA-506267

Salary
$61,786 to $69,106

Level
AS-01

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties
The Quebec Regional Office offers a dynamic and stimulating work environment and is recognized for the quality of its legal services, its innovative spirit, and the dedication of its employees.

As a legal assistant at the Quebec Regional Office, you will be responsible for preparing and formatting a variety of legal and administrative documents and correspondence; opening, organizing, maintaining and closing physical and electronic case files; calculating and coordinating timelines when serving and filing legal documents to the courts, the registry office and other various parties; providing administrative support by managing, preparing and maintaining daily agendas and emails of assigned counsels;

planning, coordinating and invoicing travel arrangements; facilitating the flow of information between legal professionals, clients and other parties.

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Work environment
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Justice Canada is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

Justice Canada's tradition is embodied in its culture, which values fairness, justice, excellence, and respect for the Canadian legal system. The Department is often described as Canada's largest and most prestigious law firm. The Department makes and upholds federal laws and is the guardian of the Canadian justice system. By setting for itself the highest standards of integrity, fairness and professionalism, the Department of Justice has earned a reputation as a leader within the legal community.

No matter what your experience, you will benefit from Justice Canada's supportive atmosphere, its emphasis on training and mentoring, and the ability to balance the personal and professional aspects of your life. The Department of Justice offers a competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to fully develop your knowledge and skills.

Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff French essential and bilingual imperative positions with various language requirements on an indeterminate basis.
A pool of partially assessed or fully qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice with various tenures, various language requirements, operational requirements, organizational needs and/or conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled
10

Various levels of security clearance: reliability, secret, top secret

Be willing and able to work overtime, often on short notice.

Be willing to report to the workplace as required by operational needs.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience:

EX1:
Experience in providing legal or administrative support services.

Competencies:

CO1:
Showing initiative and being action oriented.
CO2:
Working effectively with others.
CO3:
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
CO4:
Thinking things through.

Abilities: A1:
Ability to draft, layout and format correspondence and routine legal or administrative documents.
A2:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Applied / assessed at a later date

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