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Crown Prosecutor, Bails
Government of Alberta · Closes tomorrow
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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. Applicants must have a law degree and be eligible to join the Law Society of Alberta.
Education: 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.
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
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: October 28 (Closes tomorrow) Check the closing time on the posting.
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.
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:
- 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.
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