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Crown Prosecutor, Bails

Government of Alberta · Ministry of Justice

This job in plain words

This full-time temporary job is a Crown Prosecutor role in the Bail unit of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service. The job is based in Edmonton or Calgary and works on a rotating shift of 3 days, 3 evenings and 3 days off.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Applicants must have a law degree and be eligible to join the Law Society of Alberta.

Education
Bachelor's degree · Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD). Law degrees from outside Canada need NCA accreditation.
Experience
Crown Prosecutor 1: 0 to 4 years of legal work experience. Crown Prosecutor 2: minimum of 4 years. Prior bail hearing experience is required.
Job type
Full time, temporary until October 4, 2027. Shift rotation of 3 days, 3 evenings and 3 days off.

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, depending on classification level
  • Prior experience conducting bail hearings
  • Good knowledge of the criminal justice system and bail processes

What you would do

  • Act as counsel at first instance bail hearings
  • Review and screen files for bail positions quickly
  • Review documentary evidence and advise police on missing information
  • Conduct bail applications before Justices of the Peace virtually
  • Present accused persons before a Justice of the Peace within 24 hours of arrest
  • Appear in court and make submissions on release or detention

How to apply

Apply online on the official posting and include a cover letter that references JR 88316. Your resume should show months and years for all education and work experience.

Good to know:

  • Final candidates must complete a criminal records check, at the candidate's cost.
  • The competition may be used to fill other permanent or temporary jobs at the same or lower level.
  • Out-of-province applicants can get required checks from their current province.
  • Candidates pay their own interview travel costs.

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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