text: Job Title: Crown Prosecutor
  Job ID: 1021950
  Fort McMurray;St. Paul
  Legal Officer 1 to Legal Officer 3
  Alberta Justice and Solicitor General have opportunities for two lawyers to join our Regional Prosecutions team in St. Paul, Alberta. Are you currently providing exceptional legal services that ensure fair and equitable justice? As a Crown Prosecutor you will help deliver justice through solid, fair and effective prosecutions. With your legal expertise and the power to generate confidence in our communities, we invite you to pursue a career with our Criminal Justice team. We offer an intellectual and legal challenge, and an opportunity to make a difference in your community. Working with the Regional Prosecutions team and representing the Crown, you will conduct criminal litigation in the Provincial Court and in the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta, in St. Paul as well as in the Provincial Court in Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Lac La Biche, Vermilion, Lloydminster and Wainwright. Applying a strong knowledge of federal and provincial statutes, you will be responsible for the prosecution of a variety of cases. This will involve determining appropriate charges, discussions with defense counsel and other stakeholders. Utilizing your exceptional verbal and written communication skills, you will prepare legal arguments and opinions as well as provide advice and assistance to peace officers and community agencies. This opportunity will constantly challenge your proven legal skills, strong decision making skills and your ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), active member or eligible for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta and some related legal experience. Experience in prosecutions and/or criminal law is preferred.
  $2,929.70 to $6,200.79 biweekly ($76,465 - $161,840 annually)
  In addition to your resume, include a cover letter briefly outlining your criminal law experience.There is one permanent position and one temporary position for one year.You may be eligible for relocation expenses up to $10,000.Candidates must have a valid driver's license for travel to circuit court locations. Final candidates will be asked to undergo security screening. This competition may be used to fill future permanent, and temporary, full and part time vacancies.Classification and salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications.