Disclosure Clerk

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$60,241 - CA$76,224•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join a Team That Makes a Difference! Are you ready to take on a rewarding role where your legal and administrative skills support the pursuit of justice? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? The Appeals and Specialized Prosecutions Office (ASO), part of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS), is currently hiring one Permanent Disclosure Clerks in our Edmonton Prosecutions Office. This is your chance to contribute meaningfully to the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences while working alongside dedicated professionals. The Disclosure Clerk reports to their supervisor and is responsible for processing disclosure on trial and supplementary files. This position works within the guidelines established by the ACPS and ASO to provide a range of central support services to Crown Prosecutors and staff. This process of providing a complete file to an accused or defence counsel in accordance with legal requirements involves; ingesting electronic documents, review for quality control, logging documents into excel, answering telephone and counter enquiries about disclosure and performing other services that are required to ensure that Office goals are met. The incumbent makes decisions regarding the sensitivity of information in police reports and statements to determine whether that information must be redacted. Additional duties will include cover for the reception front desk as needed. You may be exposed to highly sensitive and confidential information, which may be of a graphic nature that may have a strong emotional impact. Graphic material may include, but is not limited to, murder scenes and assault victim(s), autopsy photos, 911 audios and material relating to child exploitation investigations. Accuracy is extremely important in this position. This position will work independently within the disclosure team to ensure adherence to Crown disclosure obligations under the law. There will be extensive contact with prosecutors, paralegals and assistants involved in the criminal prosecution process.

Requirements

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.
The ability to work efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of people.
Strong working knowledge of office procedures and computer programs such as the Justice Online Information Network (JOIN), PRISM, Microsoft Office, Database programs and Adobe Pro.
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, Office Administration working in a legal administrative role within an office setting.
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 years of education for 1 year of experience, 1 years of experience for 1 year of education.
Example: One (1) year of related certificate and One (1) year of related experience or a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with word, outlook, Excel, JOIN, PRISM and/or CrEF (Search Programs), LAW Pre-Discovery.
Experience working in any legal environment specializing in Criminal law.
Knowledge of Criminal Code of Canada and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA).

Responsibilities

Processing disclosure on trial and supplementary files.
Ingesting electronic documents.
Reviewing documents for quality control.
Logging documents into excel.
Answering telephone and counter enquiries about disclosure.
Performing other services required to ensure Office goals are met.
Making decisions regarding the sensitivity of information in police reports and statements to determine whether that information must be redacted.
Covering the reception front desk as needed.
Working independently within the disclosure team to ensure adherence to Crown disclosure obligations under the law.