100457 - Legal Assistant

Autism Services; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, is seeking an Administrative Support professional for the Public Prosecutions office. This permanent, full-time role supports Saskatchewan’s justice system, safe communities and the protection of individual rights.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable and professional, able to handle confidential information, and to communicate effectively with colleagues, the public, police, witnesses and accused persons.

Qualifications

• Office administrative procedures, filing systems and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of criminal court processes and legal document administration.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and databases and accurate information handling.
• Accountability, collaboration, adaptability and inclusiveness; one year of Office Administration training preferred (Legal/Court).

Responsibilities

• Maintain prosecution files received from police agencies and RCMP detachments.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Respond to inquiries and update/ archive records.
• Reference applicable policies and procedures and support daily office operations.

Skills

Office admin

Filing systems

Legal terminology

Criminal court processes

Legal documents

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

Office Administration training

Legal Administration training

Court Administration training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a skilled, responsible and confident Administrative Support professional for the Public Prosecutions office in Yorkton. This permanent full-time opportunity offers work in a fast-paced legal environment supporting Saskatchewans justice system, safe communities and the protection of individual rights. The ministry values diversity and public service excellence.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, organized and professional, with a commitment to respectful service, confidentiality, diversity and continuous improvement. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to work effectively with colleagues, the public, police, witnesses and accused persons, often involving sensitive information. The successful candidate must be able to remain calm and courteous when assisting individuals who may be stressed, upset or confused.

Required knowledge and skills include office administrative procedures, filing systems, legal terminology, criminal court processes and legal document administration. Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database software is essential, along with the ability to manage information accurately and efficiently. Candidates should demonstrate accountability, innovation, collaboration, adaptability and inclusiveness. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least one year of Office Administration training, particularly in Legal Administration or Court Administration.

Responsibilities include maintaining prosecution files received from police agencies and RCMP detachments, preparing legal documents and correspondence, responding to inquiries, updating and archiving records, referencing applicable policies and procedures, and supporting daily office operations.

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