Role Responsibilities Put your legal and administrative skills to work where they matter.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy keeping complex work organized and on track, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Appeals and Specialized Prosecutions Office (ASO) of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) is looking for a Legal Assistant to provide essential legal and administrative support in the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences.

In this role, you will work closely with Crown Prosecutors, manage critical legal information and documentation, and help support the effective delivery of prosecution services.

What You’ll Do: Make travel arrangements and prepare expense reports for Crown Prosecutor.

Liaise with external and internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate handling of criminal files.

Manage, organize and maintain Crown files.

Maintain Crown Prosecutor diaries and diarization system through Outlook.

Extracts of Key Evidence and other Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada documents such as Notices of Appeal, Notices of Motion and Orders.

Respond to and follow up enquiries from the public, defense counsel and the accused.

Participate in legal research activities at the direction of Crown Prosecutors.





Utilize the Justice Online Information Network (JOIN) and the Prosecutor Information System Manager (PRISM) to verify charges, court dates, assigned prosecutor, locations.

Create and complete all forms of correspondence.

Perform specialized ad hoc administrative tasks as assigned Cover reception duties Assist other Legal Assistants as required To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Have: A comprehensive understanding of the Justice system and processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Robust 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.

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

Ability to work efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of people Strong working knowledge of office procedures and computer programs such as the Justice Online Information Network (JOIN), PRISM, Microsoft Office, Database programs and Adobe Pro.

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