Lawyer or Senior Lawyer

Lawyer or Senior Lawyer
Office of the Attorney General
Justice and Public Safety
Open competition
Permanent Position (bilingual)
Edmundston Crown Prosecutors Office

Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!

Who we are

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Justice and Public Safety is dedicated to the rule of law, the promotion of the public interest, and the impartial administration of justice and works to improve the safety, security and resiliency of communities and citizens.

The Public Prosecutions Service of the Department of Justice and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General, is seeking individuals to join the Edmundston Crown Prosecutors Office as a Lawyer or Senior Lawyer.

The mandate of the Office of the Attorney General is to promote the impartial administration of justice and ensure the protection of the public interest in New Brunswick on behalf of the Crown. The Office includes the Public Prosecution Services Branch.

What you will do

As a member of the Public Prosecutions team, the successful candidates will handle criminal and quasi-criminal prosecutions in all levels of Court for offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, Control Drugs and Substance Act, Cannabis Act and Provincial Statutes. The work involves, but is not limited to, providing advice to law enforcement on investigations, advising on the laying of criminal and quasi-criminal charges, pre-trial preparation including interviewing witnesses and researching points of law and appearing before Provincial Court, the Court of King's Bench and the Court of Appeal of New Brunswick.

Who you are

Crowns are part of a dynamic team and a system where the primary goal is to provide a safe and secure community. As a team player, you will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to make good decisions under pressure and quickly. You will have strong negotiations and problem-solving skills.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Need to have

• Law Degree; completion of Articling; and membership in good standing or eligibility for membership to the Law Society of New Brunswick.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history clearance and security clearance check.

Lawyer

• Up to 8 years of membership in good standing at the bar
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and some criminal trial or litigation experience in court.

Senior Lawyer

• Minimum of 8 years of membership in good standing at the bar
• Extensive criminal trial or litigation experience in court is required

Candidates with less than 8 years of membership in good standing at the bar will be considered as a Lawyer. Candidates with 8 years or more will be considered as a Senior Lawyer. Please state your date of admission to a Canadian Law Society.

Written and spokencompetence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

Candidates must demonstrate on their applications how they have acquired the education and experience for this position. Your résumé should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Operational Requirements

The following operational requirements are also required:

• Travel
• Possession of a valid class 5 driver`s license
• The incumbent's main office will be in Edmundston; however, they will be covering courts in New Brunswick as required from time to time.

Nice to Have

• Criminal Prosecutions Experience
• Experience at Provincial Court, Court of King's Bench and at Court of Appeal of New Brunswick

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidates will possess the following competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility
• Impact and Influence
• Self-Control and Stamina

Wage

Lawyer from $88,291 - $139,958 annually based on admission date to the bar

Senior Lawyer from $141,359 - $185,220 annually based on admission date to the bar

Recognition and Retention Premium

The recognition and retention premium is based on written confirmation of admission to bar of a Canadian law society

• Fifteen (15) years but less than twenty (20) years - 1.0%
• Twenty (20) years but less than twenty-five (25) years - 2.0%
• Twenty-five (25) years - 3.0%.

Potential for reimbursement of moving expenses

Work environment

• Monday - Friday, 36.25 hours per week
• We promote a scent-reduced environment

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address or by email at [email protected] indicating competition number R78-2026-0432.

Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until suitable candidates have been selected. Interested individuals should submit their applications promptly, as there is no specific closing date for the opportunity.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Justice and Public Safety
Human Resources Branch
Marysville Place - 20 McGloin Street, 3rd floor
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8
(506) 453-2719

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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