Crown Prosecutor
Ministry of Justice Order-in-Council – North Battleford, SK

Salary Range: $7,641.67-$15,117.44 Monthly

The North Battleford Public Prosecutions Regional Office is seeking to fill a Crown Prosecutor position. As a Crown Prosecutor, you will help deliver justice through fair and effective prosecutions. Public Prosecutions prosecute those charged under the Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, some federal statutes, and some provincial statutes.

Qualifications:
• Eligible for membership and, on an ongoing basis, holding a membership in good standing with, the Law Society of Saskatchewan;
• Satisfactorily pass a criminal record check;
• Outstanding oral communication and presentation skills;
• Superior written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Effective case management and organization skills;
• The ability to meet short deadlines, working independently and as part of a team;
• Experience and proficiency with computer software applications including legal research applications and MS Office. Experience with CJIMS is considered an asset but is not required; and
• Litigation experience in the practice of criminal law is considered an asset but is not required.

Job Duties:

Under the direction of a Regional Crown Prosecutor and Public Prosecutions’ Head Office, you will be responsible for a multitude of duties and decisions. Primary duties will be the carriage of criminal, quasi-criminal, and regulatory prosecutions in the Provincial Court for Saskatchewan and the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan. Such carriage will include docket court work, trial work, and summary conviction appeals. Other duties include giving legal opinions, reviewing police reports, and advising police as appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in legal education in the areas of criminal law, ethics, and the like.

*For a more detailed job description and to apply, please go to www.saskatchewan.ca/careers. Click on Jobs Available to the Public, then click on Permanent Full-Time. You can search for this job using its competition number.

Closing Date: September 30, 2024

Competition Number: HUM014026

For more information on this and other opportunities in the public service, visit saskatchewan.ca/careers Toll free 1-866-319-5999

Posted: September 24, 2024