Legal Assistant

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 64061
Ministry: Justice
Location: Fort McMurray
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 5, 2024
Classification: Legal Administration 2
Salary: $2,073.50 to $2,549.41/bi-weekly ($54,118.35 to $66,539.60/Year)
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 and working with individuals and organizations in the community to identify and implement improved and alternative approaches to the administration of criminal justice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Two-year diploma in a related field such as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Criminology etc plus a minimum of one year progressively responsible related experience such as Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Office Administration 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, Adobe) is required.
• Outline your experience as it relates to the qualifications in detail in your cover letter, required

Assets

• Experience working with JOIN and/ PRISM and Criminal E-file (Search Programs) would be an asset.
• Experience working in any legal environment specializing in Criminal law is preferred.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Are you looking for a great opportunity to provide administrative support for the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment? ACPS has an exciting opportunity for one Permanent Legal Assistant position at their Fort McMurray Regional Office.

As a Legal Assistant your key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, preparing, processing and filing routine court documents as required.
• Preparing and organizing trial books and exhibit books.
• Preparing and organizing file materials from electronic sources to trial files.
• Preparing and processing documentation required for search warrant extensions.
• Scheduling witness interviews that may involve attending and taking notes for Crown Prosecutors.
• Scheduling and organizing witness travel arragements.
• Making arrangements for Police Officers and other witnesses via CCTV applications.
• Preparing witnesses for court by explaining the criminal process, answering questions or concerns, resolving issues and directing accused and/or witnesses to appropriate resources.
• Liaising with policing and other agencies to ensure that subpoenas have been served.
• Participating in legal research at the direction of Crown Prosecutors.
• Utilizing and updating the Justice Online Information Network (JOIN) and Prosecutor Information System Manager (PRISM) and Criminal e-file (CReF) to verify charges, court dates, assigned Prosecutors, locations and subpoenaed witnesses.
• Using the Summation program to manage large case files.
• Working within the office procedures to track and maintain file integrity.
• Maintaining Crown Prosecutors’ diarizing system.

• Attend Court to take notes or assist the Crown as required.Other office duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.