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Crown Prosecutor
Government of Alberta · Closes in 6 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.
Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD). Law degrees from outside Canada need NCA accreditation.
Experience: CP1: 0 to 4 years of legal work experience. CP2: at least 4 years. CP3 and CP4: at least 11 years.
What they ask for:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
- Active or immediately eligible membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
- Legal work experience that matches the classification level.
- Organized and persuasive advocacy skills.
- Principled and effective negotiation skills.
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: November 2 (Closes in 6 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
Apply online through the official Alberta posting. Your resume should show months and years for all education and work experience.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- Several positions are available, in permanent and temporary roles.
- Final candidates must complete a criminal records check.
- The competition may be used for future vacancies at the same or lower classes.
- Candidates pay their own costs for documents, checks and interview travel.
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