Main purpose of the job is to act as a lawyer on behalf of the Attorney General of Prince Edward Island in prosecution matters. Manage and coordinate the prosecutorial function in Prince County area.
Duties will include but are not limited to: - Act as legal counsel for all police agencies and peace officers on all criminal or quasi-criminal matters or investigations at all times required in the carrying out of their functions;
- Keep appropriately abreast of statute and judge-made law applicable to responsibilities;
- Supervise permanent and part-time Crown Attorneys to ensure all policies and guidelines of the Attorney General are followed;
- Represent and prosecute on behalf of the Crown all matters concerning the enforcement of the Criminal Code and Statutes of Prince Edward Island;
- To prepare legal opinions on Sexual offences files and consult with police agencies when requested;
- To prepare indictments for Supreme Court and appearance on arraignments;
- Attend meeting as assigned by the Director in relation to Policy development for the Department or inter government;
- Assist in in-service training for Crown office, Departmental agencies( Victims Services) and Police agencies;
- Other Duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:- Applicants must be a graduate from a recognized Law School and a member of the PEI Law Society or eligible for membership;
- Must have at least l0 years at the bar, and 5 years of Crown Attorney experience, or with extensive experience as a Crown Attorney;
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate with witnesses including vulnerable and young;
- Must have the legal and neurological knowledge to effectively obtain evidence from every type of witness regardless of age, socio-economic status, and maturity;
- Must have extensive criminal courtroom experience, excellent research skills, and the ability to advocate well in both written and oral form.
- The successful candidate must provide proof of a successful Criminal Record Check prior to employment.
Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to [redacted]. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE. Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca
. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone [redacted].
