Prosecutor

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**Title**:Prosecutor**:

- Job Close Date: Aug 21, 2025

**File Number**:

- 2725**Employee Group**:

- Mgmt Non Union**Service Area**:

- Legal Services**Division**:

- Prosecutor's Office**Job Type**:

- Full-Time Permanent**# of Openings**:
1

**Summary of Duties**:
Reporting to the Manager of Provincial Prosecutions, the Prosecutor conducts prosecutions and initiates appeals related to Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters.

**Work Performed**:

- Conduct prosecutions from initiation to disposition for POA matters for charges laid pursuant to Provincial legislation and City of London By-Laws.
- Present arguments, prepare witnesses, and anticipate counter defence positions while maintaining ethical standards and fairness.
- Conduct early resolution meetings with defendants and/or their representatives.
- Conduct appeals in the Ontario Court of Justice.
- Meet with law enforcement officers and provide direction with respect to provincial offence matters.
- Perform related administrative functions including providing disclosure, drafting correspondence, reviewing and processing files, and managing trial lists.
- Perform related duties as assigned.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- P1 Licence with Law Society of Ontario (LSO) or equivalent.
- Thorough knowledge of Highway Traffic Act, Provincial Offences Act, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and applicable case law.
- In-depth knowledge of the policies, practices and court procedures related to the prosecution of provincial offences.
- Demonstrated understanding of the role and function of the prosecutor in trial and appeals.
- Excellent written communication skills to prepare correspondence and legal documentation.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with witnesses and make legal arguments in Provincial Offences Court.
- Demonstrated organizational skill to manage court lists and meet statutory and administrative deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a quick paced environment; Initiative, ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to handle a daily case load of various provincial or by-law offences.
- Ability to manage difficult situations that may arise when conducting early resolutions and/or trials.

**Qualifications**:

- College Diploma in Paralegal Program or equivalent.
- Three to five years of experience would be preferred in Provincial Offences Courts, similar courts or administrative tribunals.

**Compensation & Other Information**:
$77,276 - $100,843

This posting is for one (1) permanent full-time position.

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Office. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

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