Litigation Legal Assistant supporting three commercial litigators at a Toronto law practice. Preparing court documents, managing deadlines, filings, files, calendars, accounts and client communications.
About the role
- Legal Assistant processing disclosure files for Alberta’s Crown Prosecution Service. Reviewing, logging, and redacting sensitive criminal-case materials while supporting prosecutors.
Responsibilities
- Process disclosure on trial and supplementary files
- Provide central support services to Crown Prosecutors and staff
- Ingest electronic documents
- Review documents for quality control
- Log documents into Excel
- Answer telephone and counter enquiries about disclosure
- Determine whether sensitive information in police reports and statements must be redacted
- Provide reception front desk coverage as needed
- Work independently within the disclosure team to meet Crown disclosure obligations
- Maintain extensive contact with prosecutors, paralegals, assistants, and other stakeholders
- Handle highly sensitive and potentially graphic confidential information
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 a legal office environment
- Ability to substitute directly related education and experience on a one-for-one basis
- 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 in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work, and meet tight deadlines
- Final candidates must undergo a criminal records check
- Cover letter outlining criminal law experience required
- Asset: Experience working with JOIN, PRISM, and Criminal E-file
- Preferred: Experience in a legal administrative role specializing in Criminal law
Benefits
- Weekend and evening premiums
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service benefits
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Opportunity to work from home during evening shifts
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