Paralegal - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta
Government of Alberta
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Edmonton, Canada

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Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 41839


Ministry:
Justice


Location:
Edmonton


Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week


Regular/Temporary:
Ongoing


Scope:
Open Competition


Closing Date:
May 10, 2023


Classification:
Subsidiary 01B 3625 Legal Administration 5


About Us:


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.


Role:

Are you looking for a role where you can actively provide paralegal support using your advanced legal administration skills?
Edmonton Prosecutions is currently seeking motivated and highly organized paralegals to join their team.

Within the Edmonton team these paralegal positions provide a broad range of support to Crown Prosecutors, including:
You will play a critical role in the ACPS prosecutorial process, contributing significantly to the effective and efficient prosecution of serious and complex cases, reporting to a designated supervisor (i.e. Deputy Chief Prosecutor).

As an integral part of the prosecution team, these positions manage and assume substantive and procedural legal work, including administrative responsibility, for assigned files in order to assist with ensuring compliance with common law principles, legislation, and regulations.


In addition to providing comprehensive file management and associated consultation and specialized services for assigned cases, the Paralegal attends court proceedings to facilitate witness and courtroom management and provide research and technical support to Crown Counsel.

These positions are also relied on to carry out legal research and analysis for diverse and complex issues associated with cases, as well as serve as the primary contact with legal professionals, law enforcement representatives, witnesses, victims and other stakeholders in relation to the files being managed.


Your detailed knowledge of legal theory and provincial and federal legislation, regulations, and guidelines relevant to the criminal justice system can be applied to all aspects of responsibilities.

Work is performed with a high degree of independence and personal accountability, with the Paralegal expected to provide 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.

The Paralegal functions within the parameters of applicable legislation, regulations, policies, directives, and procedures.


Role Continued:


The Paralegal requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of:
The criminal justice system and legal theory
File management and court documentation requirements and processes
Early case resolution processes
Legal research techniques and processes
Police investigative techniques and respective Criminal Code requirements
The Ministry and ACPS vision, business plan, organizational structure, and strategic priorities
The client and stakeholder community impacted by the ACPS mandate and operations, the public, including relevant organizations, committees, advisory groups, and representatives
Relevant common law principles; legislation and regulations (i.e. Canada Evidence Act, Alberta Evidence Act, Jury Act, Criminal Code, Provincial and Federal Victims of Crime
Legislation, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Tackling Violent Crime Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act); and Ministry policies, guidelines and procedures

Information systems and business productivity tools used to carry out responsibilities (i.e. Microsoft Word; JOIN; COMIS; legal databases and indexes; internet

  • The Paralegal requires strong and demonstrated:
  • Consultation and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical and research skills, including ability to analyze and synthesize legal information obtained from broad and varied sources
  • Problem solving and decision making skills
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Commitment to discretion, diplomacy and tact
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

The Paralegal must be able to:

  • Recognize and identify emerging trends, issues, and information relating to assigned cases and the criminal justice system and assess their potential impact and effects on prosecutions
  • Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and partners
  • Function independently as well as lead and contribute effectively within a team environment
  • Demonstrate initiative,
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