Job Description
Apply By: Friday, May 30, 2026 11:5+ pm EDT
Legal Secretary
Job ID:
22+700
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Crown Law Office - Civil
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary (up to 12 months with possible extension)
Job code:
0+OAD - Office Administration 0+
Salary:
$28.14 - $32.82 Per hour
Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Bring your excellent legal secretarial and administrative skills to the Ministry of the Attorney General, where challenging opportunities exist for knowledgeable, organized and experienced individuals to provide secretarial, administrative and research services to the Crown Law Office – Civil.
About the job
You will:
provide secretarial services to multiple counsel including preparing and processing a wide range of legal documents
schedule appointments, court appearances and meetings
prepare original and routine correspondence
maintain filing and log systems
prepare expense claims
make travel arrangements
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
You are able to type 50 words per minute (wpm) (Note: You will be required to complete a typing test)
Legal administrative knowledge
You have knowledge of:
legal formats, terminology, reference, and phraseology to accurately prepare complex legal documents from precedents or information provided by lawyers
legal office methods, rules of civil procedure, court administration practices and procedures
You can apply relevant federal and provincial statutes to provide specialized secretarial and administrative services to lawyers
Communication and organizational skills
You have demonstrated:
oral and written communication skills to prepare correspondence and transcribe material
organizational skills to meet deadlines, follow-up on outstanding issues and ensure appropriate action is taken
Computer skills
You are proficient with:
MS Office Suite to produce letters, memoranda, reports and legal documents
computerized databases for case management to track all legal documents and correspondence
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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, ****** 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. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
Crown Law Office - Civil (CLOC) is responsible for providing litigation and advisory services to various government bodies. CLOC has almost 100 counsel and opens on average 1,300 new files a year. The members of the advisory services group act as solicitors for the ministry of the Attorney General and also provide legal advice to other ministries and agencies on a broad spectrum of legal issues with government-wide significance. Counsel in the litigation services group provide legal representation of the Crown, its ministries, agencies, boards and commissions in a wide variety of matters involving issues of public importance in all levels of courts.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
Additional information:
Apply by:
Friday, May 30, 2026 11:5+ pm EDT
Position details:
1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 3.7
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Thursday, May 15, 2026
Note:
About security checks:
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
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.
T-AG-22+700/25
How to apply:
You must apply online.
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
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.
Strengthening Ontario, together
Legal Secretary
Job ID:
22+700
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Crown Law Office - Civil
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary (up to 12 months with possible extension)
Job code:
0+OAD - Office Administration 0+
Salary:
$28.14 - $32.82 Per hour
Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Bring your excellent legal secretarial and administrative skills to the Ministry of the Attorney General, where challenging opportunities exist for knowledgeable, organized and experienced individuals to provide secretarial, administrative and research services to the Crown Law Office – Civil.
About the job
You will:
provide secretarial services to multiple counsel including preparing and processing a wide range of legal documents
schedule appointments, court appearances and meetings
prepare original and routine correspondence
maintain filing and log systems
prepare expense claims
make travel arrangements
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
You are able to type 50 words per minute (wpm) (Note: You will be required to complete a typing test)
Legal administrative knowledge
You have knowledge of:
legal formats, terminology, reference, and phraseology to accurately prepare complex legal documents from precedents or information provided by lawyers
legal office methods, rules of civil procedure, court administration practices and procedures
You can apply relevant federal and provincial statutes to provide specialized secretarial and administrative services to lawyers
Communication and organizational skills
You have demonstrated:
oral and written communication skills to prepare correspondence and transcribe material
organizational skills to meet deadlines, follow-up on outstanding issues and ensure appropriate action is taken
Computer skills
You are proficient with:
MS Office Suite to produce letters, memoranda, reports and legal documents
computerized databases for case management to track all legal documents and correspondence
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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, ****** 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. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
Crown Law Office - Civil (CLOC) is responsible for providing litigation and advisory services to various government bodies. CLOC has almost 100 counsel and opens on average 1,300 new files a year. The members of the advisory services group act as solicitors for the ministry of the Attorney General and also provide legal advice to other ministries and agencies on a broad spectrum of legal issues with government-wide significance. Counsel in the litigation services group provide legal representation of the Crown, its ministries, agencies, boards and commissions in a wide variety of matters involving issues of public importance in all levels of courts.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
Additional information:
Apply by:
Friday, May 30, 2026 11:5+ pm EDT
Position details:
1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 3.7
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Thursday, May 15, 2026
Note:
About security checks:
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
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.
T-AG-22+700/25
How to apply:
You must apply online.
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
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.
Strengthening Ontario, together
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Secretary position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.