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Capital Group

Oct 20

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Legal
  • Halifax

Requirements

  • A secondary school diploma from a recognized institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
  • Experience in providing legal or administrative support services to legal professionals*.
  • The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
  • Various language requirements
  • Bilingual Imperative with various linguistic profiles, English Essential and/or French Essential
  • Knowledge of legal terminology and legal documents.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Thinking Things Through
  • Working Effectively with Others
  • Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
  • A diploma or certificate from a law-related program (e.g. legal assistant, law clerk, paralegal assistant program or an equivalent program) from a recognized institution.
  • Experience in providing support as a legal assistant in a particular area of law such as, but not limited to: Tax, Aboriginal, Real Property, Immigration, Personal Injury, Criminal, Civil litigation and etc.
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice;
  • Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.
  • Various security clearance levels.
  • Medical Clearance* for positions located in the Department of Justice, Northern Regional Offices (Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit) only.

Responsibilities

  • GIVE YOURSELF THE BEST CHANCE TO SUCCEED!
  • At every step of the process, from the application to the end of the assessment, accommodation measures are available to you.
  • Examples include: accessible environments, different formats, larger fonts, adaptive technology, extra time, individual testing and more.
  • Accommodation measures are designed to remove barriers to ensure a fair assessment, and they allow candidates to fully demonstrate their competencies.
  • A pool of qualified candidates will be established from inventory extractions which may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice (and in our Legal Services Units located in various government departments).
  • These vacancies may require various language requirements, operational requirements, conditions of employment and/or work locations, which may or may not be listed in this job advertisement.
  • We are looking to staff a number of positions across Canada in 2023 and 2024.
  • Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
  • The Department of Justice believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population.
  • Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada's Legal Team in ensuring that Canada's justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible.
  • The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve.
  • If you are an Indigenous person, a woman, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* or a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+/Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process.
  • Self-declaration information can be factored into the screening, assessment or selection decision to address our commitment to eliminate gaps and increase representation for these groups.
  • This information will only be used in connection with this selection process.
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice;
  • Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.
  • Various security clearance levels.
  • Some positions may require a higher level security clearance depending on the requirements of the position to be filled.
  • Medical Clearance* for positions located in the Department of Justice, Northern Regional Offices (Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit) only.
  • You will need to submit your application online to confirm your interest and eligibility for consideration.
  • Please note that it is not sufficient for applicants to simply state that they meet the criterion or list their current responsibilities or to direct to the resume.
  • Rather, they must provide directly in each screening question concrete examples that illustrate the activities they have actually performed and explain how these activities meet the requirements.
  • Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria and that they possess the asset qualifications (education and experience) will be screened out.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through the screening questions.
  • Candidates that are pulled from inventory extractions will be invited to complete a two-part online multiple-choice exam.
  • Screening of applications will be conducted for those who are successful on the exam.
  • As part of the selection process, we will be using online testing software- VidCruiter.
  • Candidates may be required to meet asset qualifications, organizational needs or other qualifications specific to the position being staffed that may or may not be listed in this job advertisement.
  • Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
  • Employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment or secondment.
  • Indeterminate AS-01 employees are invited to apply to Justice Canada's At-Level Inventory to be considered for at-level employment opportunities, including assignments, secondments and deployments: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1939875&toggleLanguage=en
  • For the positions located in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Whitehorse (Yukon) and Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), the following applies:
  • Additional allowances will be provided for these positions in accordance with the National Joint Council's Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.
  • Vacation Travel Assistance is available: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/terms-conditions-employment/isolated-posts-government-housing.html
  • You may also be eligible for the Northern residents deductions when you file your tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency.
  • More information can be found at the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-255-northern-residents-deductions.html
  • Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
  • We thank all those who apply.
  • Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Legal Assistant Inventory?

The Legal Assistant Inventory is open for applicants to be considered for future vacancies within the Department of Justice and related Legal Services Units, allowing candidates to be contacted as positions become available.

Can I apply even if I do not meet all the qualifications listed?

Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how they meet the essential qualifications. Those who do not clearly meet these criteria may be screened out.

Are accommodations available for applicants during the assessment process?

Yes, accommodation measures are available at every stage of the evaluation process to ensure a fair assessment for all candidates.

How long will the Legal Assistant Inventory be open for applications?

The inventory will be open for one year, and applicants are encouraged to update their profiles as needed.

Are language qualifications required for this position?

Yes, various language requirements may be necessary, including Bilingual Imperative with various linguistic profiles, English Essential, and/or French Essential.

Will my past application results carry over if I previously applied?

Yes, candidates who were found qualified in the previous Legal Assistants Inventory from September 2022 will retain their results and do not need to reapply.

How can I self-declare if I belong to a designated group?

You can self-declare by completing the Employment Equity section under Requirements when submitting your job application through GC Jobs.

What are the conditions of employment for this position?

Conditions of employment may include obtaining various levels of security clearance and, for certain locations, medical clearance.

Is experience in a specific area of law considered an asset?

Yes, having experience as a legal assistant in specific areas of law, such as Tax, Immigration, or Criminal law, is considered an asset qualification.

Will I be contacted if I am selected for further consideration?

Only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding the next steps in the hiring process.

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Capital Group

Finance
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1931
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Since 1931, Capital Group, home of American Funds®, has been singularly focused on delivering superior results for long-term investors using high-conviction portfolios, rigorous research and individual accountability. As of December 31, 2021, Capital Group manages more than $2 trillion in equity and fixed income assets for millions of individual and institutional investors. Capital Group is a private firm that employs more than 8,000 associates and has offices in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. For more than 90 years, our goal has remained the same: to improve people’s lives through successful investing. *** We’ve been made aware of an employment scam fraudulently using Capital Group’s name. Please note: Capital Group currently does not offer 100% remote work positions. On average, the interview process can take one to three months to go from resume submission to offer. Financial transactions are never part of the job onboarding process. For your own cyber safety and security, if you suspect fraud, please do not respond to or interact with messages claiming to be from Capital Group.

Benefits

  • Compensation

    In addition to offering a highly competitive base salary, we give two annual bonuses to our associates. The first bonus is based on performance and the second is based on company profitability. These two bonuses, your annual raise and our 15% retirement contribution add up to so much more than a simple paycheck. Year over year, you'll have the opportunity to see your salary not only grow, but grow exponentially.

  • Retirement

    Every year, we put the equivalent of 15% of your salary and bonuses into a retirement account for you. To be clear, that's not money you've chosen to deduct from your paycheck. That's in addition to your paycheck.

  • Life, accident and travel insurance

    We sponsor life insurance and offer additional life insurance, personal accident and business travel insurance as well.

  • Commuter savings

    We offer commuting and/or parking incentives to take public transportation, carpool, walk or cycle to work.

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