Counsel - a Career - Montréal, Canada - Department of Justice Canada

Department of Justice Canada

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Department of Justice Canada - National Litigation Sector - Québec Regional Office - Tax litigation Directorate
Montréal Island (Québec)
LP-01, LP-02
LP to $ (under review) / LP to $ (under review)
For further information on the organization, please visit Department of Justice Canada

Closing date: 1 May :59, Pacific Time

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

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

May 1st, 2024

Subsequent pulls will be done as needed.- INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW

The following information is required for each experience criterion:

Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired (WHERE);
Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions (WHEN);
Specific examples and details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired (HOW).

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration.

Work environment:

The tradition of excellence at the Department of Justice is embodied in its culture, which values inclusiveness, fairness and respect for Canada's legal system.

The Department of Justice 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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Intent of the process:

The immediate need is to staff various LP-01 and LP-02 positions for various tenures (term and indeterminate) at the Québec Regional Office in Montréal.

Positions to be filled:
Number to be determined

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION (LP-01 and LP-02):
Eligibility for membership in the Barreau du Québec

EXPERIENCE - LP-01

Experience gained providing legal services (i.e. working on legal and/or legal policy matters) as counsel, articling student, or law clerk to a judge.

EXPERIENCE LP-02

Significant* and recent** experience conducting litigation as counsel.

Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of duties as counsel conducting litigation before the courts or quasijudicial administrative tribunals over a period of approximately four (4) years.

**Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within approximately the last six (6) years worked.

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

BILINGUAL IMPERATIVE :
CBB/CBB, CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE - LP-01
Knowledge of recent and significant case law relevant to the position(s) to be staffed.
Knowledge of litigation practices and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE - LP-02
Knowledge of at least two substantive areas of law.

ABILITIES - LP-01
Ability to identify legal issues and recommend solutions.
Ability to demonstrate judgment in seeking guidance on more complex issues.

ABILITIES - LP-02
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to analyze legal issues and provide strategic advice
Ability to manage the legal practice, including using digital tools.

COMPETENCIES - LP-01 and LP-02
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Oral communication
Written communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):
Experience in conducting tax litigation.
Experience appearing before the Federal Courts.
Experience in conducting litigation before Quebec provincial courts.
Experience in providing legal services in tax matters.

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or higher in a specialized discipline or field of law relevant to the position to be filled.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

The Department of Justice believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian