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Crown Prosecutor, Organized Crime
Government of Alberta · Closes in 8 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
This is an open competition, so people who meet the requirements can apply. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.
Education: 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.
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
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 6 (Closes in 8 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
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.
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:
- 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
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