Legal Assistant - Disclosure

Job Information
Job Title: Legal Assistant - Disclosure 
Job Requisition ID: 86720
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 8, 2027
Classification: Legal Administration 2
Salary: ​$2,308.09 - $2,920.47 bi-weekly ($60,241 - $76,224 /year) Plus Weekend and Evening Premiums.
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS), within Alberta Justice, 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.

Role Responsibilities

Join a Team That Makes a Difference!

Are you ready to take on a rewarding role where your legal and administrative skills support the pursuit of justice? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) is currently hiring for multiple Legal Assistants, Disclosure, in our Edmonton Prosecutions Office. This is your chance to contribute meaningfully to the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences while working alongside dedicated professionals.

The Legal Assistant, Disclosure reports to their supervisor and is responsible for processing disclosure on trial and supplementary files. 

This position works within the guidelines established by the ACPS to provide a range of central support services to Crown Prosecutors and staff. This process of providing a complete file to an accused or defence counsel in accordance with legal requirements involves; ingesting electronic documents, reviewing for quality control, logging documents into excel, answering telephone and counter enquiries about disclosure, and performing other services that are required to ensure that office goals are met. You will make decisions regarding the sensitivity of information in police reports and statements to determine whether that information must be redacted. Additional duties will include cover for the reception front desk as needed.

You may be exposed to highly sensitive and confidential information, which may be of a graphic nature that may have a strong emotional impact. Graphic material may include, but is not limited to, murder scenes and assault victim(s), autopsy photos, 911 audios and material relating to child exploitation investigations.

Accuracy is extremely important in this position.

In this position you will work independently within the disclosure team to ensure adherence to Crown disclosure obligations under the law. There will be extensive contact with prosecutors, paralegals and assistants involved in the criminal prosecution process.

As the ideal candidate, you have: 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, as well as with stakeholders in a professional manner.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Drive for Results: Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
• Develop Self and Others: Desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and others
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Networks: Proactively builds networks, connects and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders
• Systems Thinking: Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other areas.
• Creative Problem Solving: Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

Requirements: 

• Two year diploma in a related field such as Legal Administration, Legal Assistant, or Criminology.
• One year of related experience in Legal Administration.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, and Adobe Professional.
• Experience working in an administrative role within an Legal office environment.

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 years of education for 1 year of experience, or
• 1 years of experience for 1 year of education.

Example: One (1) year of related certificate and two (2) years of related experience, or a minimum of three (3) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Assets:

• Experience working with JOIN, PRISM and Criminal E-file.
• Experience working in a legal administrative role specializing in Criminal law is preferred.

 Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This opportunity is located in Edmonton.

Hours of Work: 6/3 Schedule - 3 Days, 3 Evenings, 3 Days off with the evening shift having an opportunity to Work from Home. 

In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter briefly outlining your criminal law experience (applications without a cover letter will not be considered).

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

 Alberta Public Service is a great place to work!
• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP).
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resources for information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy Zaiffdeen at cindy.v.zaiffdeen@gov.ab.ca.