Paralegal (Legal Services Technician 3)
About The Position
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Support Services the Legal Services Technician 3 (Paralegal) is responsible for triaging files, determining relevant documents, legal research, preparation of legal documents and correspondence, file management and organization, and other administrative functions and duties as assigned. The Legal Services Technician is responsible for providing Crown Attorneys with legal research and a variety of case management services, as well as the preparation and processing of legal documents and correspondence. The Legal Services Technician utilizes law libraries and online legal research tools such as QuickLaw, Westlaw and CanLii. The Legal Services Technician prepares comprehensive legal memoranda for the benefit of Crown Attorneys at the pre-trial, trial and appellate stages of proceedings. The Legal Services Technician is responsible for case management of large files and file management of ongoing advice and prosecution files. The Legal Services Technician works collaboratively as part of the support team to assist with other administrative functions and duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a two-year Legal Services Technician course or Paralegal technology course from a recognized institution with 6 years’ verifiable experience, some of which has been in the areas of regulatory and criminal law.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Thorough knowledge of the Criminal Code, Provincial statutes and regulations relating to the environment, public health, animal welfare, food safety, aquaculture and wildlife, Summary Proceedings Act, and the Crown Lands Act
- Ability to research legislative history
- Working knowledge of the criminal court process, in particular prosecutions procedures, including working with legal documents and forms, court proceedings and legal terminology as required.
- Understanding of law libraries with the capability to use online legal research databases and library protocols as required.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- High degree of initiative
- Substantial problem-solving capability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work accurately in a highly time sensitive environment utilizing sound judgement, strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Responsibilities
- Triaging files
- Determining relevant documents
- Legal research
- Preparation of legal documents and correspondence
- File management and organization
- Other administrative functions and duties as assigned
- Providing Crown Attorneys with legal research
- Providing Crown Attorneys with a variety of case management services
- Preparation and processing of legal documents and correspondence
- Utilizing law libraries and online legal research tools such as QuickLaw, Westlaw and CanLii
- Preparing comprehensive legal memoranda for the benefit of Crown Attorneys at the pre-trial, trial and appellate stages of proceedings
- Case management of large files
- File management of ongoing advice and prosecution files
- Working collaboratively as part of the support team to assist with other administrative functions and duties as assigned
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
