Role
Are you a lawyer with demonstrated history of exceptional litigation work? If Yes, the Alberta Crown Prosecution Services Division (ACPS) has an opportunity for a Crown Prosecutor to join our Prosecutions team in Lethbridge & Hinton Regional Offices 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 successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
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.
Prosecution experience in criminal law is required
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 is a requirement. Travel within the province is required
North West Region
Come and experience beautiful Northern Alberta and all that it has to offer. From mountain ranges to lake front views and known for its recreational hotspots for all four seasons. What could be better than having Mother Nature at your fingertips with small town appeal! To find out more, please visit the site below for a more detailed description about Hinton:
Hinton - https://www.hinton.ca/
South Region
Southern Alberta is well known for its recreational and adventure sports situated in prime farming and ranching areas. From Crowsnest Pass nestled in the Beautiful Rocky Mountains across the Great Plains to Medicine Hat, neighbor to Writing on Stone sacred to the Siksikaitsitapi. Come enjoy the quiet peaceful natural environment of Sothern Alberta! To find out more, please visit the site below for a more detailed description about Lethbridge:
Lethbridge - https://www.lethbridge.ca/Pages/default.aspx
Visit this link to apply: https://jobpostings.alberta.ca/job-invite/56042/