Crown Attorney

Description

Duties

As a Crown Attorney, you will provide prosecutorial services regarding matters arising under the Criminal Code of Canada and provincial statutes, in the provincial and superior courts. Other duties involve giving legal opinions, reviewing police reports, and instructing police with respect to charges and investigations. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in community and other legal education in the areas of criminal law and procedures on behalf of Manitoba Prosecution Service.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Advocacy experience in the practise of law
• Superior oral communication and presentation skills
• Superior written communication skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Effective case management
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively meet short deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• The ability to adapt, learn and grow through challenge, pressure or adversity (resilience)

Desired:

• Prosecutions or Criminal Law experience

Conditions of employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Member (in good standing) or eligible for immediate membership with the Law Society of Manitoba
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check & Child Abuse Registry Check
• Satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening
• Evening and weekend work as required
• Ability to travel by road, air & small watercraft, including overnight stays and must have a valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver's Licence