Represent the Crown in Central Region prosecutions from Shubenacadie, using legal judgment, evidence knowledge, and criminal procedure expertise.

The Public Prosecution

Service is hiring a permanent Crown Attorney accountable to the Chief Crown Attorney, Central Region. The successful lawyer will prosecute criminal and provincial offences and support law enforcement when requested. Travel throughout the region and across Nova Scotia may be required for extended periods.

Key Responsibilities

- Represent the Crown in criminal and quasi-criminal matters
- Conduct prosecutions resulting from agency investigations
- Provide legal advice and assistance to law enforcement
- Handle appeals within assigned prosecution duties
- Complete duties directed by regional prosecution leadership Requirements:
- Practicing member or eligible member of Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
- Thorough prosecution process knowledge
- Competence in evidence and substantive criminal law
- Criminal procedure competence
- One year Crown Attorney or comparable justice experience Apply your courtroom prosecution experience and criminal law competence to Crown duties serving Nova Scotia’s Central Region.

📌 Crown Attorney Central Region (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality