If you are a successful professional looking to take your career to the next level, then consider this exciting opportunity within the Ministry of the Attorney General, Crown Attorney's Office for a Case Management Coordinator.
About the job
You will:
• Perform legal and administrative duties in support of screening, disclosure and other case management practices in the Crown Attorney's office
• Liaise with accused, defence counsel, police, victims, witnesses, judiciary and justice related agencies
• Arrange issue resolution meetings
• Assess trial readiness
• Conduct research and co-ordinate special projects
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures in support of the Case Management function
• Ensure prosecution files are maintained and relevant actions recorded
What you bring to the team
Legal knowledge
• You have knowledge of substantive criminal law, court systems and ability to work within policies, practices and procedures related to the administration of criminal justice
• You have an understanding of legal terminology and the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation
• You have an understanding of criminal law evidence and procedures
• You have research and analytical skills to assist the Crown Attorney in locating appropriate case law
Administrative skills
• You have excellent planning, administrative, time management and organizational skills
• You have strong research and analytical skills to effectively support screening, disclosure, pre-trials, diversion and other case management practices
• You have the ability to meet statutory and administrative deadlines
Communication and interpersonal skills
• You have excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• You can exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
• You have demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team with minimum supervision
Computer proficiency
• You have computer skills and knowledge of related software including experience using databases
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
Who we are:
The Ministry of the Attorney General is committed to a responsive, innovative justice system that upholds the Rule of Law. The Criminal Law Division, with approximately 2,200 staff (1,400 legal and 800 business professionals):
• Prosecutes offences under the Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and Provincial Offences Act.
• Conducts criminal appeals at all court levels.
• Provides specialized services (e.g., wiretaps, extraditions, search warrants).
• Advises police and government officials on criminal law.
• Sets prosecution policy across Ontario.
• Develops justice system efficiencies with stakeholders.
• Offers world-class education for prosecutors.
Additional information can be found here.
Criminal law in Ontario | ontario.ca