Job Description
Apply By: Monday, May 5, 2026 11:5+ pm EDT
Assistant Crown Attorney
Job ID:
22+245
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Criminal Law Division
City:
London
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Permanent, 2 Temporary (up to 5-8 months secondment/contract with possibility of extension)
Job code:
OCAA - Crown Counsel
Salary:
Salary commensurate with legal experience
Accessibility support
ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS COMPETITION IS RESTRICTED TO STEP 1 CANDIDATES INCLUDING OPS ALOC AND OCAA LAWYERS living or working within 125 km of this location. Note: Eligible lawyers from outside the Area of Search may apply but will not be entitled to relocation or travel expenses for the transfer as set out below.
Step 1: All regular/fixed-term OCAA and ALOC lawyers on staff, current Redeployment List Members and current Articling Student Hireback Pool Members.
Step 2: In the absence of qualified applicants at Step 1 the competition may be reposted so that external applicants or non-members of the above-mentioned groups would then be eligible to apply.
Ensure public safety, through the effective and efficient prosecution of crime.
The Ministry of the Attorney General, Criminal Law Division, is seeking 4 Assistant Crown Attorneys for the London Crown Attorney's Office to perform prosecutorial and administrative duties
About the job
The prosecution of crime is the core business of the Criminal Law Division and is a non-discretionary essential service required to provide public safety and security. Duties of an Assistant Crown Attorney include:
Conducting prosecutions, hearings, applications, motions, appeals and/or reviews on a regular basis on behalf of the Attorney General, in the Ontario Court of Justice [Criminal, Youth Court, Provincial Offences Court, Bail Court, including Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) Court in London and the Superior Court of Justice
Performing case management duties to support the efficient prosecution of criminal matters
Developing and maintaining technical skills required to perform duties as assigned
Ensuring timely and comprehensive responses are made to all substantive, procedural and policy requirements in the criminal litigation process
Maintaining working knowledge of divisional initiatives and programs and participating on such projects as required
Assisting other counsel with prosecutions and research
Providing education and training to stakeholders and partners as assigned
Keeping informed on office/regional/divisional/provincial initiatives, protocols and directives and implementing them to ensure consistent practices within the justice system, e.g. Justice Centres, Bail Best Practices Protocol, Criminal Modernization Committee, Case Management Protocol, Indigenous People's Court, Domestic Violence Court Initiatives and the Direct Accountability Program
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
You have membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario
Legal Skills and Experience
You have proven knowledge and expertise in:
conducting prosecutions, on behalf of the Attorney General, in the Ontario Court of Justice [Criminal, Youth Court, Provincial Offences Court, Bail Court, including Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) Court in London and the Superior Court of Justice
conducting jury trials and prosecutions of a serious and complex nature
the Criminal Code of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, criminal law procedures, rules of evidence and case law
case management duties to support the efficient prosecution of criminal matters
the role and function of a prosecutor in the criminal justice system in Ontario
Advanced Analytical and Communication Skills
You are able to:
demonstrate judgment and analytical ability to determine appropriate legal remedies
demonstrate interpersonal, relationship management, presentation and communication skills
demonstrate oral and written advocacy skills
Essential abilities and skills
You are able to:
travel to other court locations to support the prosecution team across the Region
work effectively with technology including the presentation of evidence in a courtroom setting
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, ****** orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
Who We Are
The Ministry of the Attorney General strives to create an innovative, sustainable, and responsive justice system that inspires public confidence and upholds the Rule of Law, a necessary precondition for a just society. The Criminal Law Division has a responsibility to ensure public safety, through the effective and efficient prosecution of crime.
The Criminal Law Division is a large geographically dispersed operation with approximately 2000 staff (1200 legal and 800 business professionals) who collectively work together to protect community and personal safety through the prosecution of offences across the province. The division's vision is to be the foremost prosecution service in Canada. Additional information can be found here.
Specifically, the division:
prosecutes all offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and the most serious offences under the Provincial Offences Act (Part 3 only), in Ontario's 4+ judicial districts
represents the Crown in criminal appeals at all levels of Court (the Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada), as well as provides specialized services in relation to applications for wiretap authorizations (as designated under Part 6 of the Criminal Code of Canada), extraditions and search warrants
provides specialized legal advice in all areas of criminal law to the police, the Attorney General, and the Deputy Attorney General
examines and establishes policy guidelines for the conduct of prosecutions within the Province of Ontario
provides world-class education to its prosecutors and prosecutors from across Canada and the United States
This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
group health, dental, life and disability benefits
a range of vacation and leave options
an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
Additional information:Apply by:
Monday, May 5, 2026 11:5+ pm EDT
Position details:
2 English Permanent, 80 Dundas St, London, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
1 English Temporary, duration up to 8 months, 80 Dundas St, London, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
1 English Temporary, duration up to 5 months, 80 Dundas St, London, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
Compensation group:
Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association
Work hours:
Schedule 6
Category:
Legal Services
Posted on:
Thursday, April 17, 2026
Apply now
Apply now!
Assistant Crown Attorney
Job ID:
22+245
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Criminal Law Division
City:
London
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Permanent, 2 Temporary (up to 5-8 months secondment/contract with possibility of extension)
Job code:
OCAA - Crown Counsel
Salary:
Salary commensurate with legal experience
Accessibility support
ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS COMPETITION IS RESTRICTED TO STEP 1 CANDIDATES INCLUDING OPS ALOC AND OCAA LAWYERS living or working within 125 km of this location. Note: Eligible lawyers from outside the Area of Search may apply but will not be entitled to relocation or travel expenses for the transfer as set out below.
Step 1: All regular/fixed-term OCAA and ALOC lawyers on staff, current Redeployment List Members and current Articling Student Hireback Pool Members.
Step 2: In the absence of qualified applicants at Step 1 the competition may be reposted so that external applicants or non-members of the above-mentioned groups would then be eligible to apply.
Ensure public safety, through the effective and efficient prosecution of crime.
The Ministry of the Attorney General, Criminal Law Division, is seeking 4 Assistant Crown Attorneys for the London Crown Attorney's Office to perform prosecutorial and administrative duties
About the job
The prosecution of crime is the core business of the Criminal Law Division and is a non-discretionary essential service required to provide public safety and security. Duties of an Assistant Crown Attorney include:
Conducting prosecutions, hearings, applications, motions, appeals and/or reviews on a regular basis on behalf of the Attorney General, in the Ontario Court of Justice [Criminal, Youth Court, Provincial Offences Court, Bail Court, including Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) Court in London and the Superior Court of Justice
Performing case management duties to support the efficient prosecution of criminal matters
Developing and maintaining technical skills required to perform duties as assigned
Ensuring timely and comprehensive responses are made to all substantive, procedural and policy requirements in the criminal litigation process
Maintaining working knowledge of divisional initiatives and programs and participating on such projects as required
Assisting other counsel with prosecutions and research
Providing education and training to stakeholders and partners as assigned
Keeping informed on office/regional/divisional/provincial initiatives, protocols and directives and implementing them to ensure consistent practices within the justice system, e.g. Justice Centres, Bail Best Practices Protocol, Criminal Modernization Committee, Case Management Protocol, Indigenous People's Court, Domestic Violence Court Initiatives and the Direct Accountability Program
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
You have membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario
Legal Skills and Experience
You have proven knowledge and expertise in:
conducting prosecutions, on behalf of the Attorney General, in the Ontario Court of Justice [Criminal, Youth Court, Provincial Offences Court, Bail Court, including Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) Court in London and the Superior Court of Justice
conducting jury trials and prosecutions of a serious and complex nature
the Criminal Code of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, criminal law procedures, rules of evidence and case law
case management duties to support the efficient prosecution of criminal matters
the role and function of a prosecutor in the criminal justice system in Ontario
Advanced Analytical and Communication Skills
You are able to:
demonstrate judgment and analytical ability to determine appropriate legal remedies
demonstrate interpersonal, relationship management, presentation and communication skills
demonstrate oral and written advocacy skills
Essential abilities and skills
You are able to:
travel to other court locations to support the prosecution team across the Region
work effectively with technology including the presentation of evidence in a courtroom setting
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, ****** orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
Who We Are
The Ministry of the Attorney General strives to create an innovative, sustainable, and responsive justice system that inspires public confidence and upholds the Rule of Law, a necessary precondition for a just society. The Criminal Law Division has a responsibility to ensure public safety, through the effective and efficient prosecution of crime.
The Criminal Law Division is a large geographically dispersed operation with approximately 2000 staff (1200 legal and 800 business professionals) who collectively work together to protect community and personal safety through the prosecution of offences across the province. The division's vision is to be the foremost prosecution service in Canada. Additional information can be found here.
Specifically, the division:
prosecutes all offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and the most serious offences under the Provincial Offences Act (Part 3 only), in Ontario's 4+ judicial districts
represents the Crown in criminal appeals at all levels of Court (the Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada), as well as provides specialized services in relation to applications for wiretap authorizations (as designated under Part 6 of the Criminal Code of Canada), extraditions and search warrants
provides specialized legal advice in all areas of criminal law to the police, the Attorney General, and the Deputy Attorney General
examines and establishes policy guidelines for the conduct of prosecutions within the Province of Ontario
provides world-class education to its prosecutors and prosecutors from across Canada and the United States
This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
group health, dental, life and disability benefits
a range of vacation and leave options
an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
Additional information:Apply by:
Monday, May 5, 2026 11:5+ pm EDT
Position details:
2 English Permanent, 80 Dundas St, London, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
1 English Temporary, duration up to 8 months, 80 Dundas St, London, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
1 English Temporary, duration up to 5 months, 80 Dundas St, London, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
Compensation group:
Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association
Work hours:
Schedule 6
Category:
Legal Services
Posted on:
Thursday, April 17, 2026
Apply now
Apply now!
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant Crown Attorney position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
