Crown Prosecutor: Public Interest Leader

Nova Scotia; Port Hawkesbury; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

The Public Prosecution Service in Nova Scotia is recruiting a Crown Attorney to advance prosecution of criminal and quasi-criminal matters. Based in Port Hawkesbury, you will work under the Chief Crown Attorney, Cape Breton Region, traveling as required across the province.

Candidates must be a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society, with at least one year of prosecutions experience; a Certificate of Standing is required; comprehensive government benefits apply.

Qualifications

• You are a practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society (or eligible to become so).
• At least one year of criminal prosecutions or other criminal law experience.
• You may be required to travel across the province to prosecute cases.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute charges arising from investigations and other prosecutions.
• Advise law enforcement agencies when requested.
• Report to the Chief Crown Attorney, Cape Breton Region and contribute to policy development.

Skills

Prosecution process

Criminal procedures

Evidence

Criminal law

Education

Law degree

Bar admission

Job description

The Public Prosecution Service in Nova Scotia is recruiting a Crown Attorney to advance prosecution of criminal and quasi-criminal matters. Based in Port Hawkesbury, you will work under the Chief Crown Attorney, Cape Breton Region, traveling as required across the province.

Candidates must be a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society, with at least one year of prosecutions experience; a Certificate of Standing is required; comprehensive government benefits apply.