Legal Secretary - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of the Attorney General

Ministry of the Attorney General

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Constitutional Law Branch (CLB) of the Ministry of the Attorney General's Civil Law Division has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Secretary.

The Constitutional Law Branch handles all of the non-criminal constitutional work for the government of Ontario, working with counsel and staff across the CVLD and MAG.

Counsel at the branch represent the government at all levels of court and before administrative tribunals in constitutional challenges based on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and on federalism/division of powers grounds.

We also represent Ontario in significant challenges to legislation and government policies based on the Human Rights Code. As well, we provide advice to government on constitutional issues that arise in Ontario legislation, policies and programs. We are a fast-paced office that values collaboration and diversity, and strives to create an inclusive culture.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: Providing litigation, secretarial, and clerical support, you will:

Perform searches for relevant law reports, cases and statutes
Maintain time docketing, electronic and paperbased files, database and case management systems
Schedule and bring forward court appearance and meeting dates
Perform file maintenance, record retention and archiving
Answer general correspondence and telephone inquiries
Make travel and meeting arrangements
Prepare expense accounts
Act as backup receptionist when required

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

Typing to 50 words per minute (WPM)

Legal Secretarial and Administrative Experience:

You have:

experience in a litigation environment to provide specialized secretarial, administrative and research services (e.g. review legal articles, references, citations and statutes to be inserted in legal documents) and prepare complex legal documents (e.g. pleadings, factums, notices of motion, compendia, leases, legislation, regulations, orders-in-council, or by transcribing from dicta-phone tapes)

- knowledge of legal office procedures and practices, legal terminology, legal documents, including rules of practice and case management rules

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

You can:

write in a clear and concise manner to relay information in an easy to understand approach

- deal tactfully with all levels of staff and the public

Organizational Skills and Judgment:

You can:

manage files, set priorities and meet conflicting demands in a high pressure environment

- make sound judgments, take initiative and work under pressure with mínimal supervision

Computer Skills:

Additional Information:

Address:

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Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Legal Services
Posted on:
Friday, January 20, 2023
Note:

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision.

The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.