PROSECUTOR 2

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Prosecutor 2 to join their Legal Services team. This full-time, permanent position involves screening violation notices, prosecuting cases in court, and preparing legal documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in law, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. You will engage with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and the judiciary, ensuring adherence to legal standards and public policies. If you are passionate about justice and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a Legal Program or equivalent experience.
• Considerable experience providing customer service and corresponding with legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Screens violation notices and evidence for administrative penalties.
• Prosecutes charges under the Provincial Offences Act in court.
• Researches case law and prepares legal documents.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Legal Research

Analytical Skills

Advocacy Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in a Legal Program

Equivalent combination of education and/or related experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Quicklaw

CanLII

Job description

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• Division & Section: Legal Services, Legal Prosecutions
• Work Location: Various; Metro Hall at 55 John St., North York Civic Center at 5100 Yonge St.
• Job Type & Duration: Full Time, Permanent
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $43.58 - $47.75, TFS263, Wage Grade 13 (2024 wages)
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 3
• Posting Period: 07-May-2025 to 21-May-2025

Reporting into the Manager of Prosecutions, the Prosecutor 2 will be responsible for the following:

Major Responsibilities:

• Screens violation notices and evidence for administrative penalties and makes decisions on them following the City’s Administrative Penalty By-Law, other applicable laws, training, guidelines, and procedures.
• Makes notations of screenings, cases, and matter dispositions on dockets or in other relevant computer or document systems and prepares reports.
• Appears in the Ontario Court of Justice for motions, pre-trial conferences, and trials, as necessary. Argues cases in court: submits evidence/exhibits, examines/cross-examines witnesses, summarizes evidence, presents oral and written arguments, makes recommendations for judgment/sentence, and purges court dockets.
• Prosecutes charges under the Provincial Offences Act initiated by City Enforcement Divisions, the Toronto Police Service, and other enforcement agencies for violations of the Municipal Code, Municipal by-laws, and provincial statutes (e.g., Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act).
• Prepares relevant documents/correspondence (notices of motion, affidavits, summonses, and orders). Reviews a variety of documents and evidence and prepares and provides disclosure.
• Researches and analyzes case law using legal tools (e.g., Quicklaw, CanLII, precedent files) to determine appropriate course of action, assess sufficiency of evidence at trial, and make recommendations to City staff.
• Conducts early resolution meetings before the Ontario Court of Justice.
• Negotiates resolutions with opposing counsel, agents, and members of the public while ensuring adherence to departmental and public policies.
• Prepares City staff to appear as witnesses in court.
• Advises enforcement staff on prosecution-related issues.
• Liaises with police, lawyers, judges, justices of the peace, and court officials to process/resolve files.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, lawyers, police, and City staff.
• Makes notations of case disposition on dockets, prepares reports, and ensures appropriate follow-up.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Post-secondary education in a Legal Program or a relevant professional discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
• Considerable experience providing customer service and corresponding with lawyers, police, enforcement staff, and members of the public.
• Experience utilizing MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

You must also have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to respond to public inquiries both verbally and in writing in an efficient and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act, Municipal By-Laws, and other provincial statutes.
• Knowledge of applicable legal practices and procedures in the Ontario Court of Justice.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and public policy.
• Good understanding of the Administrative Penalty System.
• Written communication skills to prepare correspondence and legal documentation.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relations with members of the judiciary, legal profession, law enforcement officials, and the public.
• Skills of advocacy; good judgment and analytical skills to assess evidence, determine whether or not to prosecute, and how to proceed with cases in court.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in applying by-laws and policies and reviewing Administrative Penalties.
• A license from the Law Society of Upper Canada as a lawyer or paralegal is an asset.
• Ability to work at any location as needed based on operational needs.

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