Role Responsibilities Are you looking for a position where you can make a meaningful contribution and provide support for the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences? The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) has an opportunity for an creative and energetic Crown Prosecutor to join the Edmonton Crown Prosecution Office.

As a Crown Prosecutor, you will help deliver justice through fearless, fair and effective prosecutions.

The daily responsibilities of Crown Prosecutors encompass a multitude of duties, such as: bail, charge screening, early case resolution, alternative measures, whether to proceed to trial or discontinue a prosecution, conduct of all prosecutions, entering a stay of proceedings, withdrawing charges, plea resolution, provision of disclosure, electing to proceed summarily or by indictment, taking a position on sentence, drafting legal opinions/briefings, dealing with victims, witnesses and police, and launching appeals.

The successful candidate will: Assess and determine what is in the public interest.





Exercise prosecutorial discretion independently of extraneous pressures or improper influences.

Ensure that decisions are made in consultation with colleagues in the prosecution of the case, superiors and investigators when required.

Accurately summarize or refer to evidence or testimony.

Determine appropriate charges, have discussions with defense counsel, interview witnesses and other parties in preparation for trial, and conduct examinations in the courtroom.

Draft legal opinions/briefings and court documents professionally and appropriately.

Deal effectively with participants of the justice system such as victims, witnesses, Court.

Services staff, investigators, defense lawyers, and the public.

Demonstrate organized and persuasive advocacy skills.

Demonstrate principled and effective negotiation skills.

The is provided for further details on this position.

📌 Crown Prosecutor, Edmonton
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton