Crown Counsel - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of the Attorney General

Ministry of the Attorney General

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Step 1:
All regular/fixed-term OCAA and ALOC lawyers on staff, current Redeployment List Members and current Articling Student Hireback Pool Members.

Step 2:

In the absence of qualified applicants at Step 1 the competition may be reposted so that external applicants or non-members of the above-mentioned groups would then be eligible to apply.

The Ministry of the Attorney General, Criminal Law Division (CLD), Complex Prosecutions Bureau (CPB) is seeking experienced counsel for its Provincial Support Unit (PSU).

The Bureau is a multi-faceted, comprehensive approach to ensuring Ontario's prosecution service is equipped to prosecute increasing volumes of serious and violent crime effectively and efficiently, and to ensure continued prosecutorial capacity in local Crown Attorney offices.

The Criminal Law Division provides legal representation for the Crown in right of Ontario in all criminal matters.

It is responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases before all courts in the province and for the carriage of criminal appeals in the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.

With over 1900 staff, Ontario's prosecution service is the largest in the country and is recognized as an innovative leader.

Our Values:
Integrity, Judgment, Commitment, Justice, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: Duties will include:

Providing pre-charge advice on judicial authorizations
Conducting prosecutions in the Ontario and Superior Courts of Justice throughout Ontario
Assisting with research, case preparation and courtroom advocacy in complex prosecutions in the Ontario and Superior Courts of Justice throughout Ontario
Work in the area of criminal law policy
Work in the area of Mutual legal Assistance and Extraditions and Criminal Asset Forfeiture
Providing legal advice to the police, the Director of the Complex Prosecutions Bureau, other ministry officials and other government departments and agencies
Participating in educational and training sessions for prosecutors, police and other justice partners

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

Knowledge and Skills:

Thorough knowledge of criminal and constitutional law, including statute and case law regarding the prosecution of criminal and quasicriminal offences at all levels
Proven research skills and analytical ability to organize a principled approach to cases and issues
Proficiency with technological tools for litigation; e.g. QuickLaw, SCOPE, PowerPoint, electronic case management software, etc.
Demonstrated writing skills and trial advocacy experience
Experience with large case management
Demonstrated organizational skills
Knowledge and understanding of the role and function of prosecutor
Integrity and demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Permanent, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation Group:

Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association
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Posted on:
Friday, April 5, 2024
Note:

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision.

The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and r