Crown Attorney

**Crown Attorney**:
LF1-3 Crown Attorney

TerM/Full-time

with the possibility of becoming regular

Manitoba Justice

Manitoba Prosecution Service, Crown Law

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40234

Salary(s): LF1-3 $3,074.00 - $6,076.95 bi-weekly

Closing Date: March 31, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

THIS IS AN ONGOING RECRUITMENT INITIATIVE

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. Manitoba Prosecution Service offers an attractive benefits package and a defined pension plan and provides opportunities for development.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Member (in good standing) or eligble for immediate membership with the Law Society of Manitoba
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check & Child Abuse Registry Check
- 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 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- Advocacy experience in the practice of law
- Superior verbal communication and presentation skills
- Superior written communication skills
- Superior interpersonal skills with an understanding of establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships
- Excellent analytical skills
- Effective case management and time management skills
- Ability to adapt, learn and grow through challenge, pressure or adversity (resilience)
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work under pressure to meet workload demands and deadlines
- Ability to work in a team environment

**Desired**:

- Prosecutions or Criminal Law experience
- Ability to work in French

**Duties**:
As a Crown Attorney, you will provide 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 instructing police with respect to charges.
- Advertisement # 40234
- Service Centre 1
- Human Resource Services
- 1130-405 Broadway
- Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3L6
- Phone: 204-945-3204
- Fax: 204-948-7373

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