Disclosure Clerk

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for a great opportunity to provide legal and administrative support for the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment? The Calgary Prosecutions Office of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) has an exciting opportunity for one Permanent Disclosure Clerk position.
 

As the successful candidate you will:

• Manage and organize legal files and documents as an integral part of the disclosure process.
• Review inventoried files to ensure that all documents and / or information listed can be disclosed as required by law.
• Review all criminal files for information to be redacted.
• Access and assess Criminal Code, Justice Online Information Network (JOIN) charge text and internet sites regarding charges, wording of charges and or procedures.
   

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.
• 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.
   

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:  https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Agility - Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.
• Build Collaborative Environments - Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Networks – Proactively builds networks, connects and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking – Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals.  Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other areas.
• Creative Problem Solving – Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

One-year related certificate in a related field such as Legal Administration, Legal Assistant, Criminology, plus one year of related experience in Legal Administration or equivalent as described:

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 years of education for 1 year of experience; OR
• 1 years of experience for 1 year of education
   

Required:

• Experience working with Microsoft Office, and Adobe Professional is required. 
• Experience working in a Legal administrative role within an office environment is required. 

 
Assets:

• Experience working with JOIN, PRISM and Criminal E-file would be an asset.
• Experience working in a legal administrative role specializing in Criminal law is preferred.
   

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This opportunity is located in Calgary.

The Hours of Work are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter briefly outlining your criminal law experience (applications without the Cover Letter may not be considered).  

Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.
 
The Alberta Public Service is a great place to work!

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs