Your extensive knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act and legal system will benefit you greatly in this role as a Provincial Prosecutor with the Ministry of the Attorney General.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• represent the Crown in Part III, Provincial Offences Act, trials and appeals of offences under provincial statutes for the region
• draft grounds of appeal
• research and present written and oral arguments
• provide advice to police and legal professionals
• perform related administrative services and conduct resolution meetings
How do I qualify?
Technical Knowledge:
• You have knowledge and experience in the practice and theory of advocacy
• You have knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act, relevant legislation and related case law in order to evaluate evidence, and interpret and apply statutes and precedents
• You have knowledge of the policies, practices and court procedures related to the prosecution of provincial offences
• You have knowledge of the function and responsibility of Crown Counsel, judiciary and enforcement authorities, including an understanding the role and function of the prosecutor in trials and appeals
Other Essential Skills:
• You have demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to persuasively and effectively interview, examine and cross-examine witnesses, present and summarize evidence and make legal arguments in Provincial Offences Court
• You are able to exercise sound judgement and make decisions independently
• You have organizational and analytical skills to set trial dates, organize daily court lists and conduct lengthy prosecutions and meet statutory and administrative deadlines
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