Assignment opportunity
Contains the details of the assignment opportunity.
Note
To apply please forward your resume, by e-mail, to the contact person mentioned in the Contact information section.
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Description
| Organization | The Senate of Canada |
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| Title | Paralegal |
| Duties | As a Paralegal, you will help the legal team by performing a variety of tasks including researching and analyzing legal issues, preparing summaries and recommendations, drafting documents, maintaining and organizing files, responding to inquiries and other general administrative duties. If you are a dynamic, self-motivated, highly organized and driven paralegal that excels in a fast-paced environment then we want to hear from you! |
| Duration | 12 month |
| Location | Ottawa, ON |
| Salary range | The salary, employer-paid benefits and bilingual bonus, if applicable, for the selected candidates will be refunded, in total or in part by the host organization, to the sponsoring organization, in accordance with the Policy and Directive on Interchange Canada. |
Requirements
Education, experiences and competencies
| Education | A post-secondary diploma or certificate in paralegal studies from a recognized academic institution; |
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| Experience | Experience conducting legal research and preparing documents such as legal memos, policies, reports, correspondence and briefing notes; Experience assisting legal counsel with the preparation of materials to be used in legal files, including litigation cases, monitoring the progress of legal proceedings and filing the appropriate information in databases and filing systems; Experience providing exemplary service to clients and other team members rendering them more efficient in their work; |
| Knowledge | Excellent written and oral communication abilities in both official languages; Knowledge of legal sources in print, electronic databases and on the Internet to conduct legal research and the ability to provide timely and relevant information to legal counsel; Strong organization and administrative skills needed to maintain various files and registries; A valid paralegal license in one of the provinces or territories of Canada would be an asset; Knowledge of the Senate, the Canadian parliamentary system and parliamentary law would be an asset. |
| Abilities / Competencies | Linguistic Requirements English Reading Comprehension: C English Written Expression: C English Oral Interaction: C French Reading Comprehension: C French Written Expression: C French Oral Interaction: C Competencies Integrity Respect Service Communication Adaptability Judgment Teamwork and cooperation |
| Personal suitabilities |
Conditions (security or medical)
Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.
Additional information
Closing date
May 05, 2024
Contact information
| Name | Catherine Pelletier |
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| Phone number | 343-596-5110 |
| Careers.Carrieres@sen.parl.gc.ca | |
| Website | https://sencanada.hiringplatform.ca/processes/173480-paralegal?locale=fr_CA |