Litigation Courtroom Assistant High-Volume Case Support

Avenue.io Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service Division at the Ministry of Justice is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support Crown Prosecutors and help manage 200+ files daily. This role ensures each file is properly tracked, updated with the most current information and organized.

It requires strong communication, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to multitask in a high-volume environment. Proficiency with Microsoft 365, PRISM, and JOIN is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least 2 years of related experience, preferably in legal administration.
• Strong knowledge of the Criminal Justice and Court System.
• Excellent organizational ability, attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving and data entry skills.
• Resilience to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize court case files as part of pre and post court management.
• Attend docket court with Crown Prosecutor(s) to provide courtroom support.
• Respond to legal and procedural inquiries and research information to minimize delays.
• Utilize Word, Outlook, PRISM, JOIN and other case-file resources as required.
• Work in a high-volume, demanding environment with competing priorities and tight timelines.
• Maintain professionalism when working with Crown Prosecutors, Defense Counsel or the public.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Data entry

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Post-secondary Legal Assistant diploma or related discipline

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook)

PRISM

JOIN

Job description

The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service Division at the Ministry of Justice is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support Crown Prosecutors and help manage 200+ files daily. This role ensures each file is properly tracked, updated with the most current information and organized.

It requires strong communication, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to multitask in a high-volume environment. Proficiency with Microsoft 365, PRISM, and JOIN is preferred.