Paralegal
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. Come and experience Edmonton and the surrounding area and all that it has to offer. Whether it be the numerous festivals all year long, the friendly people, or visiting the many attractions, you will enjoy calling it home. To find out more, please visit the sites below for a more detailed description. Edmonton - https://www.edmonton.ca/
Requirements
- Two-year diploma in related field such as Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Criminology etc, supplemented with at least 4 years of progressively responsible related experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal or experience working in a criminal law office.
- A minimum of 6 years of related experience is required. This related experience may consist of: Education in a related field (eg. diploma as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Criminology, etc); Full time employment as a Legal Assistant in a criminal law office or as a Paralegal, or: A combination of education and employment, totalling a minimum of 6 years.
- Candidates must possess a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel to communities across the province, including periodic extended periods of work away from Edmonton.
- In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter briefly outlining your Paralegal experience (applications without the Cover Letter will not be considered).
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of legal processes, as well a firm foundation of Legal Assistant experience.
- Demonstrated experience performing analytical, organizational, report writing and research tasks in a work environment.
- Possess relevant paralegal functions which consist of the exercise of some of the core paralegal skills listed in this job description, such as trial management, legal research and analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
- Proficiency with JOIN, PRISM, Criminal E-File (Search Programs) is required.
- A valid Alberta Motor Vehicle Operators License is an asset.
- Candidates with 5+ years of progressively responsible, relevant experience will be given priority.
- Experience and capacity to be a strategic thinker and problem solver.
- Experience and capacity as an effective communicator and team player.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
Responsibilities
- Manages and assumes substantive and procedural legal work, including administrative responsibility, for assigned files to assist with ensuring compliance with common law principles, legislation, and regulations.
- Provides comprehensive file management and associated consultation and specialized services for assigned cases.
- Attends court proceedings to facilitate witness and courtroom management and provide research and technical support to Crown Counsel.
- Carries out legal research and analysis for diverse and complex issues associated with cases.
- Serves as the primary contact with legal professionals, law enforcement representatives, witnesses, victims and other stakeholders in relation to the files being managed.
- Provides guidance and advice to other members of the prosecution team, particularly in relation to explaining, troubleshooting and facilitating completion of complex legal processes pertaining to assigned cases.
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
