Apply criminal litigation expertise to Investigative Genetic Genealogy as a Regional Assistant Crown Attorney in Newmarket. Support complex prosecutions and Charter-compliant evidence use.

The Criminal Law Division is establishing a dedicated IGG Prosecutions Unit within OCAA - Crown Counsel. This temporary assignment supports investigations using DNA analysis and genealogy research. You will advise trial Crowns, manage selected matters, and strengthen prosecution practices across Ontario.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advise trial Crowns on IGG-related evidence
- Support consistent decisions involving IGG evidence
- Assume carriage of selected IGG matters
- Develop legal resources, precedents, and best practices
- Coordinate policy, education, and training initiatives

Requirements:

- Membership in positive standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Knowledge of criminal law, evidence, case law, and Charter requirements
- Litigation experience with IGG cases
- Experience handling forensic evidence and complex disclosure
- Strong judgment, writing, research, and communication skills

Bring criminal prosecution, IGG litigation, and advisory experience to specialized Crown counsel work in Ontario’s Central Region.

📌 Investigative Genetic Genealogy Crown Counsel (Newmarket)
🏢 Ministry of the Attorney General
📍 Newmarket