Criminal Prosecution Legal Assistant — Edmonton

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Sur place; CAD 60 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Government of Alberta is hiring a Legal Assistant in Edmonton to support Crown Prosecutors and manage criminal files. The role is full-time, 36.25 hours per week, with multiple permanent and temporary positions available.

The salary range is $60,241 to $76,224 per year, with bi-weekly pay and a focus on accuracy, organization, and effective communication in a fast-paced justice environment.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in a related field such as legal assistant, paralegal, or criminology.
• One year of progressively related experience in a legal administrative role.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required to prepare statistical reports, tables and schedules.

Responsabilités

• Managing and maintaining Crown files to support the efficient progression of criminal matters.
• Preparing, processing, and filing legal documents, correspondence, court materials, and records.
• Coordinating disclosure, tracking file activity, and ensuring information remains current and accessible.
• Communicating with members of the public, defence counsel, accused persons, law enforcement agencies, and other justice partners.
• Organizing court briefs, exhibit books, witness interviews, and other materials required for court proceedings.
• Supporting witnesses by providing information about court processes and addressing questions or concerns.
• Maintaining Prosecutor schedules, diarization systems, and key court-related timelines.
• Conducting legal and file-related research and gathering information at the direction of Crown Prosecutors.
• Utilizing justice information systems to verify and maintain accurate case information.
• Collaborating with colleagues and providing administrative support across the team as needed.

Formation

Two-year Diploma in a related field such as a legal assistant, paralegal, or criminology

Outils

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Description du poste

Government of Alberta is hiring a Legal Assistant in Edmonton to support Crown Prosecutors and manage criminal files. The role is full-time, 36.25 hours per week, with multiple permanent and temporary positions available.

The salary range is $60,241 to $76,224 per year, with bi-weekly pay and a focus on accuracy, organization, and effective communication in a fast-paced justice environment.