Legal Administrative Secretary

A fast-paced, challenging environment and interesting work are just some of the reasons for joining the Crown Attorney's Office as a Legal Administrative Secretary.

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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Visit the  OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the  OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. 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?

You will:
• Provide a full range of administrative secretarial services
• Utilize a personal computer to transcribe a variety of documents in proper legal style
• Accept service on various documents
• Maintain Ontario and Superior Court files
• Type Ontario and Superior Court subpoenas
• Provide reception duties by answering the telephone and dealing with inquiries at the counter
• Provide a variety of clerical services

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

• You can type 50 words per minute
• Ability to achieve 70% in a series of tests for spelling, word usage and sentence recognition

Legal Secretarial Knowledge:

• You have demonstrated secretarial and administrative experience including knowledge of office procedures
• You have working knowledge of legal terminology and the practices and procedures of the criminal justice system

General Administrative Skills:

• You have the ability to use computer equipment with related software such as Windows, Word, Outlook and related database applications
• You have demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• You have demonstrated initiative, good judgement and excellent organizational skills
• You have interpersonal skills and experience working effectively as a team member with minimal supervision