Assistant Crown Attorney - 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,

Guns and Gangs Unit is seeking experienced lawyers to become part of a dedicated team of Assistant Crown Attorneys working on major cases as part of the Ministry initiative to combat organized crime and the illegal use of firearms.

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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:

Leading or working as a member of a team preparing cases and conducting prosecutions in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice related to criminal organizations, gang violence and illegal use of firearms
Providing legal advice to police and related agencies on firearm and gang related matters
Reviewing and vetting materials related to, and providing legal advice regarding, confidential source information
Providing advice regarding, and conducting hearings with respect to, forfeiture of criminal assets
Prosecuting charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

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

Technical Legal Experience:

Demonstrated knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, criminal procedure, rules of evidence and case law
Knowledge and familiarity with the Crown Prosecution Manual
Demonstrated criminal and drug litigation experience, including conducting preliminary inquiries and trials in the Ontario Court of Justice and trials, including with juries, in the Ontario Superior Court
Demonstrated experience with search warrant law and litigation
Major-Case management experience and the ability to work on major cases related to organized crime, gang violence and illegal use of firearms
Knowledge and understanding of the role and function of a prosecutor in the criminal justice system in Ontario

Other Essential Skills:

Judgment and the analytical ability to determine appropriate prosecution strategies and legal remedies
Demonstrated interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

Additional Information:

Address:

5 Permanent, 361 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association
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Category:

Legal Services
Posted on:
Friday, March 24, 2023
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 responsibilities of the position being filled.

Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.