Legal Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 50172

Ministry:
Justice

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
April 16, 2024

Classification:
Legal Administration 2

Salary:
($2,073.50 to 2, bi-weekly ($54,118.35 to $66,539.60/year)

The Ministry of Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system.

Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta.

To follow this link find out more about our department

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.

In addition, the ACPS develops criminal law policy for the province and supports criminal law consultation with other levels of government.

Information regarding the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) can be found by visiting our website at:

Role Responsibilities:

Are you looking for a great opportunity to provide support for the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences?
The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service has opportunities available for Legal Assistant within the Bail unit.

Utilize the Justice Online Information network (JOIN) to verify charges, court dates, release documents, JOIN tracking sheets.
Independently searches and obtains missing documentation and information sent from policing agencies.
Utilize Prosescutor information System Manager (PRISM) to add notes when required for future court dates, finding documents for the present bail hearing.
Utilize Criminal E-File to access additional information.
Responsible for ingestion of bail package utilizing Globalscape
Cref Utilize the Bail Hearing list to ensure all bail herings are entered, packages are uploaded and current status is updated regularly. Ensuring the tight deadlines are met.
Work closely with Duty Counsel and Defence Councel when sending disclosure following the strict policy and procedures in relation to releasing disclosure packages.
A comprehensive understanding of the Justice system and processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational ability and attention to detail
Problem solving skills
The ability to work independently and in a team

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:

To be successful in the role you will demonstrate the following competencies:

Build Collaborative Environments to manage relationships in order to work towards a common goal.
Agility to quickly adapt to changing priorities and to respond with effective decisions.
Creative Problem Solving to be proactive in identifying solutions and focusing on continuous improvement.
Systems Thinking to recognize the broader impact of your work and to be able to understand broader goals.
Develop Networks to proactively build networks, connect and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
Develop self and others by commiting to lifelong learning, and the desire to invest in the development of the longterm capability of yourself and others

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Qualifications:

Two-year diploma in a related field such as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Criminology, plus a minimum of one year progressively responsible related experience working in a legal administrative role within an office setting.

Equivalencies considered:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience
1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Required

Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Assets

Experience working with Adobe, JOIN, PRISM, Criminal eFile, and the Bail Hearing list.

Notes:

Hours of work per week: 36.25 hours/week.

This job has a shift rotation of 3 days, 3 evenings and 3 days off.

This is one Permanent position
This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies across government at the same or lower classification.