Crown Prosecutor

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 66161
Ministry: Justice
Location: Calgary Rural Regional Response Office - CaRRRO
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary - 1 Year
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 3, 2025
Classification: Crown Prosecutor 1 - 3
Salary: Crown Prosecutor 1 - $3,742.51 to $4,714.48 bi-weekly ($97,679.51 - $123,047.93/year)
Crown Prosecutor 2 - $5,303.39 to $6,567.57 bi-weekly ($138,418.48 - $171,413.58/year)
Crown Prosecutor 3 - $7,063.55 to $7,832.16/bi-weekly ($184,358.66 - $204,419.38/year)
The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) prosecutes persons charged with Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and provincial statute offences. The ACPS promotes safe communities by vigorously prosecuting cases involving serious and violent crime and working with individuals and organizations in the community to identify and implement improved and alternative approaches to the administration of criminal justice.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD), and active membership or immediate eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta is required.

• Crown Prosecutor 1: a minimum of 0-4 years legal experience is required.
• Crown Prosecutor 2: a minimum of 4 years legal experience is required.
• Crown Prosecutor 3: a minimum of 11 years legal experience is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.
• A valid Alberta Motor Vehicle Operators License and travel within the province.
  In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter briefly outlining your criminal law experience and your bar call date (applications without the Cover Letter may not be considered).

Specific accountabilities of the position include:

• The public interest is served and a just result is obtained
• The Court is provided with evidence and legal argument that is fair, accurate and complete
• Assigned prosecutions of all serious and complex cases are conducted in a highly competent manner
• Working with victims of crimes and their familie

Are you a lawyer with a proven track record of exceptional litigation skills? The Alberta Crown Prosecution Services Division (ACPS) is offering an exciting temporary opportunity for a Crown Prosecutor to join the Prosecutions team at the Calgary Rural Regional Response Office (CaRRRO) in Alberta.
As a Crown Prosecutor, you will help deliver justice through fearless, fair and effective prosecutions. The daily responsibilities of Crown Prosecutors encompass a multitude of duties, such as: bail, charge screening, early case resolution, alternative measures, whether to proceed to trial or discontinue a prosecution, conduct of all prosecutions, entering a stay of proceedings, withdrawing charges, plea resolution, provision of disclosure, electing to proceed summarily or by indictment, taking a position on sentence, drafting legal opinions/briefings, dealing with victims, witnesses and police, and launching appeals.

Specific accountabilities of the position include:

• The public interest is served and a just result is obtained
• The Court is provided with evidence and legal argument that is fair, accurate and complete
• Assigned prosecutions of all serious and complex cases are conducted in a highly competent manner
• Working with victims of crimes and their families

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Drafting legal opinions/briefings and court documents professionally and appropriately
• Working effectively to build collaborative environments with stakeholders of the justice system
• Problem solving and adapting approach as required to achieve intended outcomes
• Independent decision making
• Prioritizing actions/cases effectively to respond to numerous challenges and demands
• Analyzing situations fully to make informed decisions

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