Legal Services Technician 1-2

The Government of Nova Scotia•Sydney, NS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Legal Services Technician 1-2, you will work in a team environment providing legal assistance, case management, file management and secretarial/administrative support for Crown Attorneys of the Public Prosecution Service. Your knowledge of legal terminology and specialized criminal law procedures will be put to the test as you use your understanding of the prosecution process and court proceedings to support the Public Prosecution Office.

Requirements

A certificate or diploma from a Paralegal program or Legal Assistant program. An acceptable combination of education/training and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated experience in an automated environment using Microsoft Word, Outlook or similar transferrable programs.
Proficient and accurate transcription skills (handwritten or dicta methods).
Strong typing skills.
Strong attention to detail, prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to combine speed and accuracy while under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to deal effectively in a multifaceted and sometimes stressful environment (often in confrontational and sensitive situations) while ensuring confidentiality.
Must display fairness and impartiality at all times with clients and other staff, police, and defense lawyers.
All duties and responsibilities are to be carried out with the highest degree of confidentiality.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written skills.
A high degree of initiative, problem solving, independent work habits, and readily accept responsibility.
Must be able to pass appropriate background checks.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to the justice system and government services
Experience with JEIN and PICS
Working knowledge of the STAR/STOR central file management system or other filing systems
Demonstrated understanding of the prosecutions process, experience working with legal documents and forms, understanding of court proceedings and legal terminology
Legal research and retrieval of relevant case law using electronic tools (e.g., Quicklaw, Westlaw, CanLII and/or legal libraries)

Responsibilities

Creating, tracking and managing all Public Prosecution Service criminal and administrative files.
Preparing legal documents including affidavits, subpoenas and orders, briefs, factums and memoranda, while ensuring that the highest PPS and Court standards of accuracy and completeness are met in a highly confidential office setting.
Responding to requests from all levels of government, private law firms and the public for information and assistance.
Acting as a referral source for victims of crime to Victim Services agencies.