Back to search results Apply By: Friday, November 13, 2026 11:59 pm EST Legal Administrative Assistant Job ID: 250697 Posting status: Ministry of the Attorney General Division: Criminal Law Division City: Thunder Bay Position(s) language: Bilingual English/French Job term: 1 Permanent Job code: 09OAD - Office Administration 09 Salary: $28.14 - $32.82 Per hour*
*Apply now Accessibility support Join us in our mission to uphold justice and serve the public Become a Legal Administrative Assistant with the Ministry of the Attorney General's Criminal Law Division and play a crucial role in the justice system. Your efforts will support criminal prosecutions and ensure the smooth operation of court activities, directly impacting the lives of Ontarians. prepare and manage files legal documents, and correspondence

- provide support to the public by responding to inquiries by phone, in person or in writing
- provide support to legal staff in court, in person or virtually What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements • You can type 50 words per minute and are able to achieve 70% in testing for spelling and grammar

- You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology You demonstrate:
- understanding of criminal statutes, rules, regulations, and policies
- knowledge of legal terms to prepare documents and explain procedures

use legal terminology to exchange information with justice partners and the public

- provide transparent and articulate explanations of court procedures and legal terms verbally and in writing
- prepare legal documents and correspondence using correct terminology
- apply appropriate administrative procedures

• Administrative skills You can:

- complete travel arrangements, order transcripts and translation within directive guidelines
- identify administrative processes and use relevant templates

• Technical proficiency You can:

- use general office equipment, computer software and applications to perform core administrative functions
- utilize Audio-Visual/ Information Technology (AV/IT) equipment and software for case presentation in and out of court





Who we are The Ministry of the Attorney General is committed to a responsive, innovative justice system that upholds the Rule of Law. The Criminal Law Division, with approximately 2,200 staff (1,400 legal and 800 business professionals):

- Prosecutes offences under the Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and Provincial Offences Act.
- Conducts criminal appeals at all court levels.
- Advises police and government officials on criminal law.
- Sets prosecution policy across Ontario.
- Offers world-class education for prosecutors.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
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You will enjoy a friendly and cooperative work setting, on-the-job training and career growth opportunities.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

- many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
- a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
- group health, dental, life and disability benefits
- a range of vacation and leave options




- an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services Additional information: 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 125 Brodie St N, Thunder Bay, North Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Legal Services Posted on: Friday, October 23, 2026
This ad is also available in French.
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
You must apply online.
Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

📌 LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - PERM (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Ministry of the Attorney General
📍 Thunder Bay