Legal Support Clerk / Litigation Legal Assistant

About the position

Work environment
The Department:

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is a national organization of approximately 1,000 employees across Canada, dedicated to prosecuting federal offences. We offer meaningful career opportunities for legal and business professionals.Our updated Mission and Values reflect a strong commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Equity and Inclusion. We recognize the impact of systemic discrimination and are working to support a fairer justice system for all, particularly Indigenous and racialized communities.At the PPSC, every employee contributes to a workplace where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Through our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) structure, employees can engage with one of five National Councils for Employees: Persons living with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Black Persons, Indigenous Peoples, and 2SLGBTQIA+.Learn more about our mission and values: https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/bas/mis-mis.html.

Intent of the process
This process is being used to staff current and future vacancies.

A list of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates will be established from this process to staff positions in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta, with varying tenures and/or security requirements according to the position to be staffed.When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Important messages
Successful applicants are required to work in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta, depending on the location of the position being staffed. Telework or alternate work locations will not be an option. Persons selected for appointments must reside within a commutable distance of the workplace.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Enhanced Reliability Clearance, Enhanced Secret Clearance

Operational Requirements

- Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours which may include working evenings and weekends based on operational needs.
- Requirement to work in office in the location of work of the position being staffed, in accordance with Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Direction on Prescribed Presence in the Workplace.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:
CR-04 only:
- Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

AS-01 only:
- Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in a law related field (already obtained OR obtained before appointment) or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

Experience:
CR-04 and AS-01:
- Experience working with an electronic information management system (such as PRISM, JOIN, iCase, GC Docs, SharePoint, etc.).

CR-04 only:
- Experience providing legal or administrative office support.AS-01 only:
- Experience providing legal assistance in a legal office, court or tribunal.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge:
AS-01 only:
- Knowledge of Criminal Law Terminology.

Competencies:
CR-04 and AS-01:
- Potential to learn
- Attention to Detail
- Thinking Things Through
- Showing Initiative and being Action Oriented
- Working Effectively with Others
- Demonstrate Integrity and Respect
- Communicate Effectively with Others

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset Qualification - Education:
AS-01 only:
- Possession of a legal secretarial certificate or diploma (already obtained OR obtained before appointment).

Learn more about degree equivalency.

Asset Qualifications - Experience:
CR-04 and AS-01:
- Experience working in a Crown Prosecutor’s Office or Criminal court.
- Experience in reviewing, formatting and processing a variety of legal and non-legal documents.
- Experience providing administrative support in a legal environment.
- Experience with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.

CR-04 only:
- Experience in data entry (for example: spreadsheets, information management systems, etc.).AS-01 only:
- Experience in preparing cases for litigation.
- Experience in dealing with legal correspondence and legal files.

Organizational Needs:
The PPSC is committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. We believe that a broad range of perspectives encourages effective prosecution and cultivates trust in our communities. Through intentional screening, assessment, and/or selection that may first consider candidates who self-declare as members of the following groups, we aim to address the historical underrepresentation of Black people, Indigenous persons*, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community**, persons with disabilities, racialized persons*, and/or women in the PPSC and the Public Service.

*Please note that in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form Indigenous persons are currently designated as Aboriginal peoples and racialized persons are designated as Visible minorities. **Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and additional sexual orientations and gender identities.

Our commitment

Accessibility:

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring an inclusive hiring process. If you require—or think you may require—accommodations at any stage, please contact us using the contact information below. We take a “Yes, by default” approach to accessibility and will work with you to meet your individual needs while maintaining fair assessment standards. All requests are confidential, and your privacy will be respected.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The PPSC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the Canadian population. We foster an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including Black people, Indigenous persons, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities and racialized persons.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

• Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional links

Learn about Diversity and Inclusion at the PPSC! Click here!

Hiring organization contact

Name: Penny-Laine Narlock - Human Resources Advisor (she/her)
Email address: [email protected]

Name: Denise Tremblay - Human Resources Assistant
Email address: [email protected]
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