Assistant Prosecutor

County of Elgin; St. Thomas; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Ontario seeks an Assistant Prosecutor to facilitate legal processes in the Provincial Offences Court. Responsibilities include assisting prosecution cases and managing disclosure duties. Ideal candidates will have a paralegal diploma, strong communication skills, and familiarity with legal statutes. A police record check is required. The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Package

OMERS Pension Plan

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Demonstrated familiarity with the Provincial Offences Court system required.
• Working knowledge of statutes including Provincial Offences Act and Highway Traffic Act.
• A satisfactory Police Record Check is required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Prosecutor in preparing prosecution cases.
• Perform pre-trial consultations with enforcement agencies.
• Conduct early resolution meetings with defendants.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Ability to perform under strict time demands

Negotiation skills

Fluency in French

Education

College diploma in paralegal studies

Membership with the Law Society of Ontario

Tools

CAMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Prosecutor

Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-union

Starting Compensation: $45.21 – $48.88 per hour ($82,271.57 - $88,961.60 per year)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Vacancy: New position

About The Role

Reporting to the Director of Legal Services, the Assistant Prosecutor is responsible for coordinating disclosure, carrying out earlier resolution duties, and assisting with prosecutions in the Elgin - St. Thomas Provincial Offences Court (Parts I, II, III, and IX pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act), primarily focusing on supportive and administrative functions associated with prosecutions.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Assist the Prosecutor in the preparation of prosecution cases including the coordination of documentary evidence, property ownership records, corporate searches, conviction records;
• Primary responsibility over administrative duties related to prosecutions including to receive, review, and vet disclosure from enforcement agencies and provide it to defendants, legal counsel and/or representatives while ensuring maintenance of all internal records for such activities;
• Perform pre-trial consultations with enforcement agencies;
• Maintains and updates the status of prosecutions within the Courts Administration Management System (CAMS);
• Using court dockets provided by POA staff, confirm all briefs have been received before each resolution date and/or court date and follow-up with any post-court requirements, schedule appointments and document updates in files;
• Conducts early resolution meetings with defendants, legal counsel and/or representatives;
• In support of and secondary to the Prosecutor, responsible for the carriage of, preparation for, appearance upon motions and trials in St. Thomas-Elgin Provincial Offences Court and/or attendance upon appeals pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act, as required from time to time;
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Possess a college diploma in paralegal studies or equivalent;
• Membership in good standing as a Licensee with the Law Society of Ontario;
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Provincial Offences Court system required;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the prosecution process is preferred experience, but is not required;
• Experience appearing in court as a qualified representative is considered a preferred experience, but is not required;
• Working knowledge of and ability to interpret and use statutes and regulations including, but not limited to: Provincial Offences Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, Cannabis Act, Evidence Act, Legislation Act, Fire Code, Building Code Act, Building Code, Highway Traffic Act and Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
• Proven professional communication skills, both in writing and orally, to present complex legal information to audiences at different skill levels;
• Ability to perform under strict time demands and deadlines while adjusting priorities amongst multiple files is essential;
• Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization and to participate as an effective team member is necessary;
• Applied skills for computer programs, such as CAMS, Word, Excel, and Outlook, are required;
• Ability to negotiate, carry out critical analysis of case and legal issues and determine appropriate resolutions in conformance with legislative objectives, policy and rights frameworks;
• Fluency in French language (oral and/or written) would be an asset;
• A satisfactory Police Record Check is required as a condition of employment.

What You Can Expect As An Employee

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefit Package & OMERS Pension Plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)

Apply now! To be considered, please complete the application process through our website https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

We thank all those that apply and appreciate your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.