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Legal Assistant, Edmonton (Multiple Positions Available)

Job Information
Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Requisition ID: 86978

Ministry: Justice

Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Multiple Positions Available, See Notes
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 3, 2027
Classification: Legal Administration 2
Salary: $2,308.09 - $2,920.47/bi-weekly ($60,241 - $76,224/Year)
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 Ministry of Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta.

The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) prosecutes people 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. In addition, the ACPS develops criminal law policy for the province and supports criminal law consultation with other levels of government.

Role Responsibilities

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented,



and motivated by work that supports fair and effective access to justice? As a Legal Assistant with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, you'll play an important role in supporting prosecutors and helping ensure criminal and provincial matters move through the court system efficiently and professionally. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where your expertise, initiative, and commitment to public service will directly contribute to the administration of justice in Alberta.

About the role

In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to Crown Prosecutors managing criminal files. You will coordinate complex documentation, support court proceedings, communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, and help ensure files are managed accurately and efficiently from intake through resolution. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will be a trusted resource who helps keep legal processes organized, responsive, and moving forward.

Your key responsibilities include:

- 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.

What you'll bring to the role:

- Building positive working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders while maintaining professionalism in sensitive situations.
- Communicating clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, to support effective information sharing.
- Demonstrating exceptional organization and attention to detail when managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Solving problems proactively and identifying practical solutions in a dynamic environment.
- Working independently with sound judgment while remaining engaged as part of a cooperative team.
- Taking initiative and anticipating needs to support prosecutors and court processes effectively.
- Adapting to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in-dep

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