Crown Prosecutor

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for a position where you can make a meaningful contribution and provide support for the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences?  The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) has an opportunity for an innovative and energetic Crown Prosecutor to join the Edmonton Crown Prosecution Office.

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.

The successful candidate will:

• Assess and determine what is in the public interest.
• Exercise prosecutorial discretion independently of extraneous pressures or improper influences.
• Ensure that decisions are made in consultation with colleagues in the prosecution of the case, superiors and investigators when required.
• Accurately summarize or refer to evidence or testimony.
• Determine appropriate charges, have discussions with defense counsel, interview witnesses and other parties in preparation for trial, and conduct examinations in the courtroom.
• Draft legal opinions/briefings and court documents professionally and appropriately.
• Deal effectively with participants of the justice system such as victims, witnesses, Court. Services staff, investigators, defense lawyers, and the public.
• Demonstrate organized and persuasive advocacy skills.
• Demonstrate principled and effective negotiation skills.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

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.

• Agility - Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.
• Drive for Results - Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them- Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
• Creative Problem Solving - Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
• Active membership or immediate eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Legal work experience:
  • Crown Prosecutor 1: 0 - 4 years
  • Crown Prosecutor 2: a minimum of 4 years
  • Crown Prosecutor 3: a minimum of 11 years
  • Crown Prosecutor 4: a minimum of 11 years

For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.

Assets:

• Strong litigation experience, preferably in criminal law.
• Trial preparation and trial experience.
• Prosecution experience in criminal law.
   

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Please Note:

• There are multiple positions available.
• These positions are located in Edmonton and will work out of the John E. Brownlee Building.
• The hours of work are 36.25 per week, Monday to Friday.
• This competition may also be used to fill future permanent and temporary positions at the same or lower classifications in the Edmonton Office or elsewhere in the ACPS.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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