Assistant Crown Attorney - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Ministry of the Attorney General

Ministry of the Attorney General

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

3 weeks ago

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ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS COMPETITION IS RESTRICTED TO STEP 1 CANDIDATES INCLUDING OPS ALOC AND OCAA LAWYERS living or working within 125 km of this location.

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, offers a challenging opportunity for an experienced lawyer to act as an Assistant Crown Attorney under the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan (SVHAP) Initiative.

In this position, you will take a senior, specialized role in sexual assault prosecutions and participate

in the Sexual Violence Advisory Group (SVAG).

The incumbent will be working in the Regional Office and will report to the Director of Crown Operations, North Region.

The Criminal Law Division is a large geographically dispersed operation with approximately 1900 staff that helps protect community and personal safety through prosecution of offences across the province.

The division's vision is to be the foremost prosecution service in Canada, and this vision is supported through the divisional mission, values, and key strategies.

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:

Participating in the Sexual Violence Advisory Group (SVAG) to improve ways that sexual assault complainants are dealt with in the criminal justice system
Providing mentoring and training to prosecutors and other justice participants on the conduct of sexual assault prosecutions
Conducting sexual assault preliminary hearings/trials in the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice as required
Providing professional advice to police, related agencies, and the general public on sexual assault matters
Reviewing information, drafting indictments and other documents, including facta
Assisting other counsel with prosecutions, research, etc.
Assisting in the administration of the Crown Attorney's Office

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario
Valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's license

Legal Experience:

Working knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, criminal law procedures, rules of evidence and case law
Demonstrated experience in sexual assault prosecutions
Working knowledge and understanding of the role and function of a prosecutor in the criminal justice system in Ontario
Experience in and readiness to conduct prosecutions in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

Demonstrated judgment and analytical ability to determine appropriate legal remedies
Demonstrated research and analytical ability to organize a principled approach to cases and issues
Demonstrated writing and advocacy skills
Demonstrated interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team within the criminal justice system and with community stakeholders

Other:

Technical ability to work effectively with computer technology and databases made available to professional staff

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 159 Cedar St, Sudbury, North 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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Category:

Legal Services
Posted on:
Friday, November 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 we