Legal Assistant

Saskatchewan Ltd.; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in Saskatchewan seeks a skilled secretary/administrator to support the Public Prosecutions Regina regional office in a fast-paced environment, handling confidential materials with discretion.

You will manage prosecution files, generate warrants, information and summons, and liaise with police, witnesses and the public while maintaining accuracy, professionalism and strict confidentiality. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Justice requires a skilled, responsible and confident individual to provide a wide variety of complex secretarial and administrative duties in a fast-paced and demanding work environment. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to assist the government.

The Public Prosecutions Regina regional office is seeking a candidate who will pay close attention to detail, is dependable, and will treat colleagues and clients with dignity and respect. The successful candidate must be committed to the pursuit of excellence; exhibit leadership and professionalism and embrace diversity and equality.

As a member of a small team of professionals, you will establish and maintain accurate and up-to-date prosecution files received from Police Services and RCMP detachments. You will generate Warrants, Information, Summons, Stays of Proceedings, Court Orders and a variety of other legal documents and correspondence. We are seeking an individual who is organized and thorough. You must have superior communication and interpersonal skills when responding to inquiries from the public, police, witnesses and the accused, very often concerning highly sensitive and explicit materials, ensuring strict confidentiality at all times.