Crown Prosecutor

Government of Alberta • Red Deer, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
• Active membership or immediate eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
• 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.
• A minimum of one year of call to the bar.
• Strong litigation experience, preferably in criminal law.
• 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.
• Crown Prosecutor 1: a minimum of 1-4 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.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional litigation work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver justice through fearless, fair and effective prosecutions.
• Manage bail, charge screening, early case resolution, and alternative measures.
• Determine whether to proceed to trial or discontinue a prosecution.
• Conduct all prosecutions, enter a stay of proceedings, withdraw charges, and engage in plea resolution.
• Provide disclosure and elect to proceed summarily or by indictment.
• Take a position on sentence.
• Draft legal opinions/briefings.
• Deal with victims, witnesses, and police.
• Launch appeals.
• Ensure the public interest is served and a just result is obtained.
• Provide the Court with evidence and legal argument that is fair, accurate, and complete.
• Conduct assigned prosecutions of all serious and complex cases in a highly competent manner.
• Work with victims of crimes and their families.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses up to $10,000.00
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• One earned day off per month for excess hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level