Disclosure Clerk

Description:

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 Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) has an exciting opportunity for two Permanent Disclosure Clerk positions in their Calgary Rural and Regional Response Office (CaRRRO).

The Disclosure Clerk reports to the Regional Office Manager and is responsible for processing disclosure on files.

This position works within the guidelines established by the ACPS to provide a range of central support services to Crown Prosecutors and staff. This process of providing a complete file to an accused or defence counsel in accordance with legal requirements involves; scanning material and ingesting electronic documents, review for quality control, answering enquiries received in various communication formats. The incumbent makes decisions regarding the sensitivity of information in police reports and statements to determine whether that information must be redacted. Additional duties will include liaising with internal parties and external stakeholders, maintaining electronic legal files, completion and processing of all necessary documentation for court, records management, and performing other administrative duties that are required to ensure that Branch goals and objectives are met.

You may be exposed to highly sensitive and confidential information, which may be of a graphic nature that may have a strong emotional impact. Graphic material may include, but is not limited to, assault victim(s), autopsy photos, 911 audios and material relating to child abuse investigations.

Accuracy and attention to detail is extremely important in this position.

This position will work independently within the disclosure team to ensure adherence to Crown disclosure obligations under the law. There will be extensive contact with prosecutors, paralegals and legal assistants involved in the criminal prosecution process.

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.
• Ability to work with stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.
• The 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.