Legal Assistant, Public Prosecutions

at  Government of Saskatchewan

Legal Assistant, Public Prosecutions - ADM024905
Employment Type: Expression of Interest for SGEU Term less than 9 months
Location(s): SK-Central East-Yorkton
Ministry: 003 Justice
Salary Range: $24.079-$30.174 Hourly
Grade: SGEU.05.
The Ministry of Justice requires a skilled, responsible and confident individual to provide a wide variety of complex secretarial and administrative duties in a fast-paced and demanding work environment. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to assist the government.
The Public Prosecutions Regional Office in Yorkton is seeking a candidate(s) who will pay close attention to detail, is dependable, and will treat colleagues and clients with dignity and respect. The successful candidate must be committed to the pursuit of excellence; exhibit leadership and professionalism and embrace diversity and equality.
As a member of a small team of professionals, you will establish and maintain accurate and up-to-date prosecution files received from Police Services and RCMP detachments. You will generate Warrants, Information, Summons, Stays of Proceedings, Court Orders and a variety of other legal documents and correspondence. We are seeking an individual who is organized and thorough. You must have superior communication and interpersonal skills when responding to inquiries from the public, police, witnesses and the accused, very often concerning highly sensitive and explicit materials, ensuring strict confidentiality at all times. As the incumbent, you will also process incoming and outgoing mail, file and track missing information and coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for clients/witnesses to appear in court. The computer applications you will use include Microsoft Office Suite, CJIMS and EPIC.
Typically, you will have developed your knowledge and skills through the completion of a two-year legal secretarial course or have significant experience in a related legal field or a combination of both legal secretarial education and experience. You must have knowledge of office administrative procedures including filing systems. The knowledge of legal terminology, the administration of legal documents, and the various levels of court as it relates to criminal law will be considered an asset. As the successful candidate, you must participate as a willing and able team member within the office environment. Your knowledge, experience and demonstrated abilities will be key to your success in this position.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work: A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks
Criminal Record Check Requirement: The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment
Number of Openings: 1
Closing Date: Feb 5, 2025, 11:59:00 P

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