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Crown Prosecutor, Organized Crime

Government of Alberta · Alberta Justice

This job in plain words

This is a temporary full-time job for 2 years in Calgary, working as a Crown prosecutor on organized crime cases in the Appeals and Specialized Prosecutions Office. The role focuses on major, complex cases and gives legal advice to police before charges are laid.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so people who meet the requirements can apply. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.

Education
Bachelor's degree · Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD), plus Law Society of Alberta membership or eligibility. Law degrees from outside Canada need NCA accreditation.
Experience
At least 11 years of legal experience for Crown Prosecutor 3, or 15 years for Crown Prosecutor 4. Criminal law prosecution experience is required.
Job type
Full-time, temporary for 2 years, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

What they ask for:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Active or immediately eligible Law Society of Alberta membership
  • At least 11 years legal experience for Crown Prosecutor 3
  • At least 15 years legal experience for Crown Prosecutor 4
  • Prosecution experience in criminal law
  • Valid Alberta driver's licence

What you would do

  • Prosecute major organized crime cases
  • Give pre-charge legal advice to police
  • Advise police on wiretaps, searches and proceeds of crime
  • Work with police and prosecutors across Canada and abroad
  • Draft legal opinions, briefings and court documents
  • Work with victims of crime and their families

How to apply

Apply online through the official Government of Alberta posting. Include a resume with dates for all education and work, and a cover letter describing your criminal law experience and bar call date. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Good to know:

  • Temporary role, but the posting may be used to fill future permanent or temporary vacancies
  • Travel within Alberta to circuit court locations is required
  • Final candidates must pass security screening, and they pay their own costs
  • Successful candidates may get relocation expenses up to $10,000

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.

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