Serve the Cape Breton Region as a Crown Attorney with the Public Prosecution Service in permanent full time employment based in Sydney.

This opportunity supports justice and public safety through prosecution services within the PPS mandate. Reporting to the Chief Crown Attorney, you will handle charges arising from investigations and advise law enforcement agencies when requested. Your work requires criminal law knowledge, prosecution process understanding, and professional competence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Represent prosecution services for matters within the PPS mandate
- Conduct prosecutions resulting from agency investigations
- Provide legal advice and assistance to law enforcement
- Complete prosecutions and duties assigned by regional leadership

Requirements:

- Member of Nova Scotia Barristers' Society or eligible for membership
- Understanding of prosecution processes and criminal procedures
- Competence in evidence and substantive criminal law
- One year of relevant criminal law or prosecution experience
- Ability to travel throughout the region and across Nova Scotia

Apply your courtroom prosecution knowledge and criminal law experience to meaningful public service in Sydney’s Cape Breton Region.

📌 Cape Breton Crown Attorney (Sydney)
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Sydney