100404-Crown Counsel

Autism Services; Prince Albert; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Saskatchewan is seeking Crown Prosecutors to help deliver justice through fair, effective, and ethical prosecutions. The role offers intellectually challenging work with potential for travel, evenings and weekends as needed, and a strong benefits package in addition to competitive compensation based on experience.

Under the direction of Regional Crown Prosecutors and Public Prosecutions Head Office, responsibilities include prosecutions in Provincial Court and Court of Kings Bench,

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal, quasi-criminal, and regulatory prosecutions in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan and the Court of Kings Bench.
• Manage docket court matters, trials, and summary conviction appeals.
• Provide legal opinions, review police reports, and advise police.

Job description

Application Information

Employer Name: Government of Saskatchewan

The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General works to protect rights and safety, ensure fair and timely access to justice, promote safe communities, and provide legal and justice policy advice to government. The ministry is seeking Crown Prosecutors to help deliver justice through fair, effective, and ethical prosecutions. This role offers intellectually challenging work, the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in communities, competitive compensation based on experience, comprehensive benefits, pension, vacation, scheduled days off, career development opportunities, inclusive workplaces, and flexible work arrangements. The ideal candidate is accountable, innovative, collaborative, inclusive, adaptable, and committed to public service excellence. They must be able to exercise sound judgment, work effectively with justice system partners, communicate with victims and witnesses, and contribute to the fair and just resolution of criminal matters. Candidates should be comfortable working variable hours, including evenings and weekends when required, and be willing to travel, including overnight stays. Under the direction of a Regional Crown Prosecutor and Public Prosecutions Head Office, responsibilities include conducting criminal, quasi-criminal, and regulatory prosecutions in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan and the Court of Kings Bench, managing docket court matters, trials, and summary conviction appeals, providing legal opinions, reviewing police reports, advising police, meeting with victims and witnesses, and supporting legal education initiatives related to criminal law, ethics, and the justice system. Public Prosecutions also promotes safe communities through the just conclusion of criminal charges, including the use of alternative resolutions where appropriate.

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