LF1-3 Legal Counsel
Crown Attorney
LF1-3 Legal Counsel
Regular/full-time
Manitoba Justice
Manitoba Prosecutions Service, Regional Prosecutions
Thompson MB
Advertisement Number:27875
Salary(s): LF1-3 $70,394.00 - $141,999.00 per year
Closing Date: October 15, 2013
An eligibility list may be created for similar term and regular positions in Manitoba regional offices (various locations including, Portage la Prairie, Brandon, Dauphin, The Pas, and Thompson) and will remain in effect for six months. Membership with the Law Society of Manitoba, the ability to travel by road and air (including overnight stays), a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.
Manitoba Prosecution Service is responsible for prosecuting most offences in Manitoba. These offences are identified in provincial statutes, the federal Criminal Code of Canada and The Youth Criminal Justice Act.
This is a unique opportunity with Manitoba Prosecutions to work in a dynamic, moderate sized office in Thompson with Crown Attorneys of varying levels of experience. Thompson is Manitoba's northern regional service center surrounded by First Nations and other northern communities. It offers a high quality of life and boasts of all the amenities of a large city. It is surrounded by the beauty of pristine lakes, rivers and the boreal forest. For more information on living and working in Thompson, please visit or
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Litigation experience in the practice of criminal law
- Superior oral communication and presentation skills
- Superior written communication skills
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Demonstrated effective case management and excellent organizational skills with the ability to workindependently and effectively meet short deadlines
- Knowledge and experience with computer software packages including legal research applications, MS Word, and Outlook or equivalents.
Desired:
- Prosecutions experience
A sample document demonstrating your legal writing skills must be submitted with your résumé.
Duties:
As a Crown Attorney, you will provide regional prosecutorial service 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 instruction 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. As a regional Crown Attorney, you must be able to travel (road and air), including overnight stays and you may be required to work evenings and weekends.
Manitoba Prosecutions Service offers an attractive benefits package and a defined pension plan and provides opportunities for development.
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Advertisement # 27875
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Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.