Crown Prosecutor, Bails
Government of Alberta · Ministry of Justice
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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.
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.