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Overview Reference number: CAJ25J-023539-000170 Selection process number: 25-CAJ-EA-384 Courts Administration Service Locations: Calgary (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Hamilton (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Montral Island (Qubec) Salary: $73,798 to $79,511 Closing date: 26 November 2025 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Apply online We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free work environment starting with the hiring process. If you need accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information related to accommodation is confidential. When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment. If you are unable to apply online and need to be accommodated, please contact the e-mail referenced below under Contact Information. All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. We will not respond to unsolicited inquiries or direct questions outside of the Public Service Resourcing System. Work environment CAS is a distinctive organization in the Government of Canada that serves to support access to justice nationwide, and facilitate coordination and support among the four courts; serving the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court and the Tax Court of Canada. The general purposes set out for the organization include facilitating coordination and cooperation among the four courts for effective and efficient administrative services; Enhancing judicial independence by placing administrative services at arms length from the Government of Canada and affirming the roles of chief justices and judges; Enhancing accountability for the use of public money in support of court administration while safeguarding judicial independence. Intent of the process A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions with various tenure, linguistic profiles and security requirements within the Courts Administration Service. Candidates may be evaluated further for specific opportunities on qualifications deemed necessary, whether or not these qualifications are listed in the advertisement. Positions to be filled Number to be determined Information you must provide In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications) Education Successful completion of a post-secondary program, certificate, or diploma relevant to the position, such as paralegal studies or legal studies, OR an acceptable combination of education, training, or experience relevant to the position. Note: if educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates/diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Experience Experience working in a judicial or quasi-judicial or legal environment. Definitions * Post-secondary education means years of education following high school graduation. ** An acceptable combination is a minimum of a high school graduation and two years of work experience in a judicial, quasi-judicial or legal environment. *** Judicial or quasi-judicial environment means a Federal Board, Commission, Tribunal or Court (Federal, Provincial or Municipal). Other qualifications Explain how you meet the following (if applicable): Experience as a judicial or legal assistant or legal secretary. Experience in preparing documents (typing, formatting, editing, identifying and collecting relevant details). Experience transcribing information from voice recordings, handwritten notes, electronic legal text transmissions or digital audio recordings. Experience working for several members of the judiciary or lawyers at once. Experience in scheduling travel and accommodations, including itineraries and agendas. Experience working at Courts Administration Service. Operational requirements: Willing and able to work overtime on short notice. Willing and able to work between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Willing and able to work at the designated workplace for some positions, up to 5 days per week. Assessment and language The following will be applied/assessed at a later date (essential): Various language requirements (bilingual imperative or English/French essential). Abilities: edit and proofread legal documents; plan, establish priorities and meet deadlines; communicate effectively orally and in writing. Competencies: adaptability, attention to detail, initiative, judgment, working effectively with others, reliability. Other information Employment Equity: selection may be limited to designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). Information on employment equity: of employment Secret security clearance Preference Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents; in Nunavut, Nunavut Inuit may be preferred. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Contact information #J-18808-Ljbffr