Legal Assistant

Government of Alberta

. Draft, prepare, process and file routine court documents .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeCalgary • CanadaJunior💰 CA$60,241 - CA$76,224 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal documentation preparation, trial organization, and witness management while maintaining exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced legal environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Document PreparationTrial OrganizationMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyWitness ManagementLegal Research

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingTrial Book PreparationCourt FilingSearch Warrant DocumentationFile Integrity Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Problem Solving SkillsExceptional Organizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyProfessional Stakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

JOINPRISMCriminal e-file (CrEF)Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookAdobe

Certifications & Qualifications

Two-Year Diploma in Legal Assistant or Paralegal

Industry Keywords

Legal Administrative RoleCrown ProsecutorsCriminal LawSubpoenasWitness Interviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, prepare, process and file routine court documents
Prepare and organize trial books and exhibit books
Prepare and organize file materials from electronic sources to trial files
Prepare and process documentation for search warrant extensions
Schedule witness interviews, potentially attending and taking notes for Crown Prosecutors
Schedule and organize witness travel arrangements
Arrange virtual applications for police officers and other witnesses
Prepare witnesses for court by explaining the criminal process, answering questions, resolving issues and directing them to appropriate resources
Liaise with policing and other agencies to ensure subpoenas have been served
Participate in legal research at the direction of Crown Prosecutors
Use and update JOIN, PRISM and Criminal e-file (CrEF) to verify charges, court dates, assigned prosecutors, locations and subpoenaed witnesses
Track and maintain file integrity according to office procedures
Maintain Crown Prosecutors’ diarizing system
Perform other office duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two-year diploma in a related field such as Legal Assistant or Paralegal
Minimum of one year progressively responsible related experience in a legal administrative role within an office setting
Equivalencies considered: one year of education for one year of experience, or one year of experience for one year of education
Experience working with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe
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
Willingness to undergo security screening as a final candidate
Cover letter briefly outlining criminal law experience required; applications without the cover letter may not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Alberta Public Service benefits
Professional learning and development
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Leadership and mentorship programs