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Legal Assistant Clerk Stenographer R11 This is a temporary opportunity until October 29, 2021. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary vacancies. Contribute to the administration of justice in a diverse legal environment by bringing your thoroughness, good judgement and initiative to this specialized role. The BC Prosecution Service contributes to the protection of society by preparing for and conducting prosecutions diligently and fairly. The BC Prosecution Service prosecutes offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and provincial statutes in the Provincial, Supreme and Appeal Courts of British Columbia and in the Supreme Court of Canada. The Prosecution Service provides legal advice to government and police on criminal law matters and develops policies and procedures on issues relating to the prosecution of criminal justice. As a Legal Assistant, you provide administrative and secretarial services to Crown Counsel. You are responsible for providing witness management functions and financial functions. The Legal Assistant receives administrative supervision from the Legal Office Manager or Deputy Director, Regional Operations and reports to Crown Counsel for daily assignments and direction. Your ability to deal with issues of a sensitive and confidential nature with tact, diplomacy and good judgement will prepare you to work effectively in a demanding environment where criminal cases are managed. You are well versed in legal terminology, an accurate and efficient information recorder and researcher, and adept at handling inquiries from a variety of persons, including those that are possibly irate or resistant. Working with limited direction, you exhibit exceptional organizational, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders. If you are seeking to gain valuable experience to advance your administrative career in a dynamic environment, we look forward to your application. The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer. The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Kathryn.Gillert@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS . For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you. NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition. Job Requirements: In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below: Grade 12 graduation or equivalent (e.g. GED). Successful completion of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal program; OR A combination of 4 years of education, training, and administrative support/clerical experience in a legal office. 1 year of recent experience (within the last 3 years) working in a legal office as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal; OR Recent experience (within the last 3 years) working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal with the BC Prosecution Service. Preference may be given to applicants who have one or more in the following areas: Successfully completed a Legal Assistant certificate or Paralegal certificate. More than 1 year of recent experience (within the last 3 years) working in a legal office as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal. Experience working as a Legal Assistant for the BC Prosecution Service. Proviso Valid BC Driver’s License - some travel may be required. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting. A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening will be required. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Cover letter required: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed. Resume required: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire. IMPORTANT : Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.

This position is only open to persons of Indigenous ancestry pursuant to special program approval granted by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal. As the Aboriginal Community Legal Worker (ACLW) – Advocate/Paralegal, Parents Legal Centre (PLC), you will be part of a team working to assist parents with child protection matters to reach early collaborative resolutions where appropriate. As part of the Indigenous Services Division of Legal Aid BC (LABC), the PLCs have a focus on serving Indigenous people. The Parents Legal Centre take s a holistic approach early in the child protection process to help families stay together where possible. The PLC supports parents to resolve not only their legal matter but also the underlying non-legal issues, such as housing or addictions, which often contribute to protection concerns in the first place. Better outcomes may be achieved when parents access legal advice and support at the early stages in their interaction with child protection authorities. Who We Are: The Legal Aid BC (LABC) is the provincial legal aid provider in British Columbia. As a non-profit organization, our goal is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to people with low incomes in BC. We assist some of BC’s most vulnerable and marginalized citizens: those who do not have the financial, educational, social or health resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk. As PLC ACLW you will: Provide advocacy and support for clients involved in child protection mediation, collaborative processes or court proceedings; Provide support to lawyer(s) in preparation for court proceedings and collaborative processes; Liaise between the clients and external agencies or resources; and to provide legal information and verified legal advice, education and community outreach with the goal of early intervention; Liaise and build relationships with Indigenous communities and agencies; Work in collaboration with PLC team (managing lawyer, lawyer(s), paralegal/advocate(s) and administrative legal assistant(s)). This position requires travel : A valid BC driver’s license is required The Ideal Candidate: You have post-secondary education in Law, Criminology, Library Science, Social Work, and/or Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in a legal environment. You have a strong desire to assist disadvantaged clients, including those experiencing family violence or addiction issues, those with low income, or those with mental disabilities. You have an awareness of a community’s cultural diversity, particularly Indigenous cultures. You strive to exceed expectations and are a team player. We Offer: A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including: Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you’re with LABC An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LABC A generous pension plan Support for training and development An Employee and Family Assistance program The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.) Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves) 13 paid statutory holidays For more information please see LABC website for the position(s) posting with full job requirements: https://www.lss.bc.ca/general/currentVacancies.php Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, together with a résumé, outlining how their qualifications meet the position requirements and quote competition number B006-20. The Legal Services Society is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian Society. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from indigenous people, visible minorities, women and persons with disabilities. We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted.