Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 46309

Ministry: Justice

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full - Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 9, 2023

Classification: Legal Administration 2

**About Us**:
The Ministry of Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. To follow this link find out more about our department

The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) prosecutes persons charged with Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and provincial statute offences. The ACPS promotes safe communities by vigorously prosecuting cases involving serious and violent crime, working with individuals and organizations in the community to identify and implement improved and alternative approaches to the administration of criminal justice. In addition, the ACPS develops criminal law policy for the province and supports criminal law consultation with other levels of government.

Information regarding the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) can be found by visiting our website at:
**Role**:
Alberta Crown Prosecution Service has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Legal Assistant position in Appeals & Specialized Prosecutions Office, specifically within the Specialized Prosecutions office in Edmonton. Join a supportive team environment that provides challenging work in the legal field.
- Facilitate pre-charge consultation and/or contact with stakeholders.
- Manage witnesses, including scheduling interviews, explaining the criminal process, answering and/or resolving questions and concerns.
- Liaise with external and internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate handling of criminal files.
- Manage, organize and maintain Crown files.
- Maintaining Crown Prosecutors diary and diarization system
- Track and maintain disclosure/ using Law Prediscovery program.
- Prepare court brief (trial books) and Exhibit Books
- Preparing and processing documentation required for search warrant extensions.
- Prepare and file complex legal documentation such as Notices of Motion, Orders and a wide variety of other court documents.
- Respond to and follow up from enquiries from the public, defense counsel and the accused.
- Participating in legal research activities at the direction of Crown Prosecutors.
- Utilizing the Justice Online Information Network (JOIN) and the Prosecutor Information System Manager (PRISM) to verify charges, court dates, assigned prosecutor, locations and subpoenaed witnesses.
- Create and complete all forms of correspondence.
- Perform specialized ad hoc administrative tasks as assigned
- Cover reception duties
- Assist other Legal Assistants as required
- A comprehensive understanding of the Justice system and processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational ability and attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- The ability to work independently and in a team

**Qualifications**:
Two-year diploma in a related field such as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Criminology, plus a minimum of one year progressively responsible related experience working in a legal administrative role within an office setting.

Equivalencies considered:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Required
- Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Assets
- Experience working with Adobe, JOIN, PRISM, Criminal eFile, Law Prediscovery are considered assets.
- Experience in a legal environment specializing in criminal law is preferred.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:
To be successful in the role you will demonstrate the following competencies:

- **Build Collaborative Environments** to manage relationships in order to work towards a common goal.
- **Agility** to quickly adapt to changing priorities and to respond with effective decisions.
- **Creative Problem Solving** to be proactive in identifying solutions and focusing on continuous improvement.
- **Systems Thinking** to recognize the broader impact of your work and to be able to understand broader goals.
- **Develop Networks** to proactively build networks, connect and build trust

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