Department

Government of Yukon -> Justice - Litigation Group

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

28 April 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR11

Salary

$74,307.00 - $86,038.00

Union

CON

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

This is to fill one term anticipatory perm, full-time position.

Department of Justice

The position:

The paralegal position supports several lawyers within the Legal Services Branch. The successful candidate will initially be assigned to the Independent Prosecutions Unit until at least March 31, 2027, and, depending on circumstances, may subsequently support the Litigation Unit for the remainder of the term. The incumbent prepares files and court documents, provides legal technical support and guidance to lawyers, and is responsible for the creation and management of systems of organization, particularly in relation to legal document collection. The incumbent acts as a critical resource to the litigation team and is required to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact David.McWhinnie, Chief Prosecutor, Independent Prosecutions Unit, at

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Honeylette Aton, a/Human Resources Consultant, at [email protected]

Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through e-recruitment.

If you need technical support submitting your application/resume, contact: [email protected]

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Post-secondary certification/course work as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Experience and/or training in providing legal or paralegal support
• Experience in the development and implementation of record keeping systems
• Experience in the area of civil litigation would be an asset

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong and professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple critical and time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Proficiency with various computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

27 August 2026

Close Date

10 September 2026

Job Description

Job Description for Paralegal