Role Responsibilities Are you ready to make a difference in the legal field? Alberta Crown Prosecutions Service (ACPS) is offering an exciting opportunity for Legal Assistant at the Calgary Rural Regional Response Office (CaRRRO)! This is your chance to provide essential administrative support in the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences.

If you thrive in a energetic, fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating with a dedicated team, we want to hear from you! Join us and play a key role in delivering justice to the community.

As a Legal Assistant your key responsibilities will include: Drafting, preparing, processing and filing routine court documents as required.

Preparing and organizing trial books and exhibit books.

Preparing and organizing file materials from electronic sources to trial files.

Preparing and processing documentation required for search warrant extensions.

Scheduling witness interviews that may involve attending and taking notes for Crown Prosecutors.

Scheduling and organizing witness travel arrangements.

Making arrangements for Police Officers and other witnesses via Virtual applications.

Preparing witnesses for court by explaining the criminal process, answering questions or concerns,



resolving issues and directing accused and/or witnesses to appropriate resources.

Liaising with policing and other agencies to ensure that subpoenas have been served.

Participating in legal research at the direction of Crown Prosecutors.

Utilizing and updating the Justice Online Information Network (JOIN) and Prosecutor Information System Manager (PRISM) and Criminal e-file (CreF) to verify charges, court dates, assigned Prosecutors, locations and subpoenaed witnesses.

Working within the office procedures to track and maintain file integrity.

Maintaining Crown Prosecutors’ diarizing system.

Other office duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong problem solving skills.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to work with stakeholders in a professional manner.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.

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📌 Legal Assistant (Calgary)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Calgary