Legal Technician

Legal Technician

• The position is to be filled at the Northern Quebec Registry and Justice Palace of Kuujjuaq and Puvirnituq.
• This is a one-year part-time position.
• The incumbent must work in a full-time, on-site mode only.
• You may be required to travel occasionally in Northern Quebec and on the North Shore!

Work Location(s)

• 891 3e Rue Ouest, Amos, Quebec, Canada, J9T2T4
• OR
• 1200 route de l'Église, Quebec, Quebec, Canada, G1V4M1
• Directional Context:

The Northern Quebec Registry and Justice Palace of Kuujjuaq and Puvirnituq provides all judicial functions, regardless of jurisdiction, in a largely decentralized context where court sessions are held directly in the northern communities.

Daily Responsibilities:

The incumbent performs various activities related to justice services. Generally, they analyze legal issues, determine actions, conduct interviews with citizens, communicate information on various topics related to their functions. Additionally, they act as the main intervenor in supporting the judiciary and the client in coordinating the activities to ensure the continuation of judicial case processing. They exercise the powers and duties of a justice officer delegated to them and act as a resource person within their field of expertise.

Within an organization undergoing significant transformation, they are involved in improving support and accompanying citizens in matters of justice. Specifically, they will:

• Support the judiciary in coordinating the conduct of hearings to make efficient use of hearing time. To this end:
• Act mostly in the Court of Practice in various matters;
• Act as the main intervenor in support of the judiciary and dedicated mostly to judicial support at the hearing;
• Participate in identifying the required judicial steps and procedures;
• Analyze decisions and draft all official documents resulting from the court's decisions;
• Assist the judge autonomously in the conduct of the hearing;
• Anticipate issues related to hearings through specialized service offerings;
• Efficiently record information emanating from the hearing (minutes, orders, piece coding, role annotation, etc.);
• Provide logistical support to the hearing (SEN, videoconferencing, etc.);
• Prepare for and follow up on the hearing;
• Handle legal issues submitted to them or requiring in-depth analysis and a broader perspective, as well as complex cases that cannot be answered by the technical or support staff.
• Receive the request from the litigant, define their need, provide the required assistance and relevant legal information according to the sector and applicable matter;
• Ensure the filing of cases to ensure the smooth running of hearings;
• Process the procedure and act in support regarding administrative case files and computer data entry.
• Salary Scale:

$49,182 to $70,404. These amounts do not include the 0.11% adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This adjustment will be made later, retroactively as of March 31, 2026. The amounts associated with the salary scale, including the 0.11% adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), can be viewed on the website of the Treasury Board Secretariat.

The remuneration is determined based on the relevance of your years of education and experience, which are assessed in relation to the position. Therefore, it is important to detail them well in your application, which will serve as a reference.

Once submitted, your application cannot be modified.

Essentials

• Hold a college diploma in legal techniques or any other relevant field or a relevant certificate of studies recognized by the competent authority. A person may also submit their application if they are in the process of completing the final year of studies required to obtain the required diploma. Each missing year of studies can be compensated by one year of relevant post-secondary studies of equal or higher level to that required. The required diploma can also be compensated by a non-relevant college diploma (DEC) combined with one year of relevant post-secondary studies not part of the non-relevant DEC. For consideration, any studies completed outside of Canada must be subject to a comparative evaluation (equivalence certificate) issued by the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration.
• Possess Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status or a work permit issued by the competent federal authority allowing you to work within our organization. A person pending proof of permanent resident status or a work permit allowing them to work within our organization may submit their application to this selection process. However, they must be authorized to work legally in Canada at the time of their appointment.
• Have appropriate French language skills for the position.
• Hiring is conditional upon the results of a security check.
• Possess English language skills adapted to the requirements of the position, as most documents and written communications (emails) are written in English. Additionally, most hearings are conducted in English, and the drafting of minutes must generally be done in this language.

Qualities We Seek

• Good ability to prioritize tasks;
• Good organizational skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Good sense of responsibility;
• Good judgment;
• Rigor combined with an open mind in seeking solutions.
• Your application must be submitted by no later than July 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM.