MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• You have membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

LEGAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You have proven knowledge and expertise in:

• conducting prosecutions, on behalf of the Attorney General, in the Ontario Court of Justice [Criminal, Youth Court, Provincial Offences Court, Bail Court, including Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) Court and the Superior Court of Justice
• conducting jury trials and prosecutions of a serious and complex nature
• the Criminal Code of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, criminal law procedures, rules of evidence and case law
• case management duties to support the efficient prosecution of criminal matters
• the role and function of a prosecutor in the criminal justice system in Ontario

ADVANCED ANALYTICAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

You are able to:

• demonstrate judgment and analytical ability to determine appropriate legal remedies
• demonstrate interpersonal, relationship management, presentation and communication skills
• demonstrate oral and written advocacy skills

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES AND SKILLS

You are able to:

• travel to other court locations to support the prosecution team across the Region
• work effectively with technology including the presentation of evidence in a courtroom setting

HOW TO APPLY:

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

The prosecution of crime is the core business of the Criminal Law Division and is a non-discretionary essential service required to provide public safety and security. Duties of an Assistant Crown Attorney include:

• Conducting prosecutions, hearings, applications, motions, appeals and/or reviews on a regular basis on behalf of the Attorney General, in the Ontario Court of Justice [Criminal, Youth Court, Provincial Offences Court, Bail Court, including Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) Court in Newmarket] and the Superior Court of Justice
• Performing case management duties to support the efficient prosecution of criminal matters
• Developing and maintaining technical skills required to perform duties as assigned
• Ensuring timely and comprehensive responses are made to all substantive, procedural and policy requirements in the criminal litigation process
• Maintaining working knowledge of divisional initiatives and programs and participating on such projects as required
• Assisting other counsel with prosecutions and research
• Providing education and training to stakeholders and partners as assigned
• Keeping informed on office/regional/divisional/provincial initiatives, protocols and directives and implementing them to ensure consistent practices within the justice system, e.g. Justice Centres, Bail Best Practices Protocol, Criminal Modernization Committee, Case Management Protocol, Indigenous People’s Court, Domestic Violence Court Initiatives and the Direct Accountability Progra

This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling service