Law Clerk Program
Law Clerks to the Judges of the Supreme Court of Canada
Applications are invited for 27 positions of law clerks to the Chief Justice
and Puisne Judges of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Place of Work
Supreme Court of Canada, Ottawa.
Period of Employment
September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010, or January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010.
By agreement with the individual Judge, the dates of employment may be varied.
Salary and Benefits
At present the annual salary is $53,027 (under review for 2009-2010). A fixed
amount to assist with relocation from any point in Canada to Ottawa and return
is provided.
Law clerks will be engaged as term employees within the Public Service and
as such will receive benefits and conditions of employment as term employees.
Duties
A law clerk, under the direction of the Judge for whom the clerk works, shall
research points of law, prepare memoranda of law and generally assist the Judge
in the work of the Court.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a recognized Canadian university
or its equivalent;
Notes: Not all law societies recognize service as a law clerk
as fulfilling all or part of their articling requirements. Candidates are responsible
for checking articling requirements with the law society of the jurisdiction
in which they intend to seek admission to the practice of law. Law clerks shall
devote their full time and attention to the performance of their duties. No
time off is permitted to attend any bar admission course or examination which
may occur during the period of employment.
Who can Apply
Only persons holding Canadian citizenship or having permanent resident status
in Canada or a work permit for Canada may apply.
You must indicate in your application the basis on which you are entitled
to work in Canada.
Preference is given to Canadian citizens. Applications made by persons who
are not Canadian citizens are accepted, however, if there are sufficient qualified
applicants who are Canadian citizens, the selection will be confined to those
applicants.
Language
Proficiency in one official language is mandatory. Proficiency in the other
official language is not required for all positions, but is an asset. Candidates
are requested to indicate their level of proficiency in both official languages.
Additional Requirements / Comments
Appointment is conditional on a willingness by the candidate to undergo and
successfully pass a security clearance at Level II - Secret. This factor is
not used at the pre-selection stage. The Supreme Court of Canada is responsible
for having the security clearance carried out.
Appointment is conditional on a willingness by the candidate to sign and abide
by a Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Declaration.
In accordance with the Public Service Employment Act, Part 4, section
54, appointment to the public service is conditional upon the swearing an oath
or the making of a solemn affirmation by the candidate. The text of the Oath
or Affirmation can be found in the legislation which can be accessed at:
http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/centres/legislation_e.htm
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.
The Supreme Court of Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free
selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job
opportunity or testing, you should advise the Court in a timely manner of any
accommodation measures that should be taken to ensure you access in a fair end
equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will
be treated confidentially.
How to Apply
All clerkship applications (including transcripts and letters of reference)
must be received by January 28, 2008. Candidates must submit:
- A cover letter addressing all requirements stated on this posting;
- A curriculum vitae;
- Official transcripts of marks obtained
in all post-secondary studies, including law school and any other post-graduate
courses;
- Four (4) letters of reference addressed to the Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin,
Chief Justice of Canada. One of these references may be from the present Dean
of the faculty where the applicant obtained his or her law degree. The letters
may be included with your application or sent separately by the persons who
have agreed to forward references.
Candidates are responsible for ensuring that their applications are complete
and all materials, including the four letters of reference, have been received
at the Court by the January 28, 2008 deadline. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
All material should be marked “Clerkship Application - 2009-2010”
and sent to:
Cara McLean
Chambers of the Chief Justice of Canada
Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0J1
The Judges of the Court will conduct interviews during the week of March 10,
2008. Candidates to be interviewed will be advised by letter, e-mail or telephone
and should include in their materials an address, e-mail address and telephone
number where they can be reached or a message can be left during the day. All
hiring will be completed by April 1, 2008. Unsuccessful interviewees will be
advised by April 1, 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Questions may be directed to:
Cara McLean
Chambers of the Chief Justice of Canada
Email address: mcleanc@scc-csc.gc.ca
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