Legal Assistant

Government of Alberta•Fort Saskatchewan, AB

33d•CA$60,241 - CA$76,224•Onsite

About The Position

The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) is offering a rewarding permanent opportunity for a Legal Assistant at the Fort Saskatchewan Prosecution’s Office. This role provides essential administrative support in the prosecution of criminal and provincial offenses. The ACPS prosecutes persons charged with Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and provincial statute offences, promoting 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.

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.
Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe) is required.
Two-year diploma in a related field such as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal 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.
Equivalencies considered: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience i.e related certificate and minimum of 2 years related experience etc OR 1 year of experience for 1 year of education i.e minimum of 2 years related experience and related certificate etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with JOIN, PRISM and/or CrEF (Search Programs).
Experience working in any legal environment specializing in Criminal law.

Responsibilities

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 arrangements.
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.
Working within the office procedures to track and maintain file integrity.
Maintaining Crown Prosecutors’ diarizing system.
Other office duties as required.