Legal Assistant

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 65693
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 23, 2025
Classification: Legal Administration 2
Salary: $2,073.50 to $2,549.41 bi-weekly ($54,118 to $66,539/year)
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:

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.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you looking for a great opportunity to provide legal and administrative support for the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment? The Appeals and Specialized Prosecutions Office (ASO) of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) has a few opportunities for Temporary Legal Assistant positions in their Appeals Office and in the Specialized Prosecutions Office in Edmonton.

To be successful in the role you will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Agility – Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments
• Drive for Results – Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
• Develop Self and Others – Desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and others
• Build Collaborative Environments – Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Networks – Proactively builds networks, connects and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders
• Systems Thinking – Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other areas.
• Creative Problem Solving – Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions