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Legal Assistant Clerk Stenographer R11 An eligibility list may be established. 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 a variety of legal support 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 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. The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336 . For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Stacey.Allan@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; and Successful completion of a recognized legal assistant program or paralegal program; OR A combination of 4 years education, training, and administrative support/clerical experience; One year of experience working in a legal office. Preferences may be given to: Those with experience within the last three years working in a legal office. Those with experience working as a legal assistant in the criminal law field and/or the Justice Sector. 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: 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, however it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes. Online Questionnaire: YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.    

Legal Counsel (Full Time, Permanent)   Salary: $89,007.00 - $139,073.00/Annually Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible Language: English Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Positions Available: 1 NOC Group: Lawyers and Quebec Notaries (4112) NOC Job Title: Legal Counsel Expires in 58 days Expires: 2021-04-23 Posted: 2021-02-23 Last Updated: 2021-02-23 Job Location(s) Kamloops, British Columbia Job Description Job Summary:  Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel will support BCLC’s ongoing business by providing legal advice and guidance on a broad spectrum of legal matters including risk assessment, compliance, legal drafting of contracts, and negotiations.  This role involves building influential relationships and working cooperatively with the business units it serves, other counsel, and articling students. Key Accountabilities: •    Proactively identifies and evaluates complex legal issues regarding business initiatives, particularly those with visibility or risk, and develops and recommends solutions to achieve business objectives efficiently with minimum legal and practical risk. •    Supports all Senior Legal Counsel, as well as all levels and business units in the company to resolve unanticipated issues and risks as they arise. •    Supports the resolution of pending or threatened disputes between the corporation and third parties. Assesses and coordinates management of litigation and provides instruction to external counsel in conjunction with Senior Legal Counsel, as required. •    Develops and implements mitigation strategies to reduce impact of the corporation’s exposure to legal and business risks. •    Provides practical legal advice to all business units on a wide variety of matters.   •    Implements and supports best practices recommendations regarding corporate compliance. •    Drafts and edits correspondence, memos, internal/external briefing papers, and legal briefs regarding sensitive issues with reputational and other risks. •    Establishes and maintains strong communications and working relationships within the corporation to ensure that legal advice is sought by internal clients when needed and at times, to external stakeholders, as required. Supports and fosters a culture of compliance and collaboration. •    May provide support on freedom of information matters, including preparing submissions, attending hearings and court proceedings. Works closely with the BCLC Freedom of Information (FOI) department and assists with preparation of FOI responses, as needed. Education and Experience: •    Law degree and a current member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia; •    Minimum 3-6 years in public or private law practice in a related field, including corporate and commercial law, intellectual property law, information technology law, creditors’ remedies, administrative law or contract interpretation, drafting, and negotiation would be an asset.  •    Experience giving practical legal advice to businesses through building strong knowledge of the business and understanding strategies and risks. •    Experience with regulatory, administrative and privacy law proceedings and commercial and inter-jurisdictional agreements would be an asset; •    Experience with government procurement law would be considered an asset; •    Experience with general litigation would be considered an asset; •    Experience with gaming law would be considered an asset; •    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel will support BCLC’s ongoing business by providing legal advice and guidance on a broad spectrum of legal matters including risk assessment, compliance, legal drafting of contracts, and negotiations. This role involves building influential relationships and working cooperatively with the business units it serves, other counsel, and articling students.   Key Accountabilities Proactively identifies and evaluates complex legal issues regarding business initiatives, particularly those with visibility or risk, and develops and recommends solutions to achieve business objectives efficiently with minimum legal and practical risk. Supports all Senior Legal Counsel, as well as all levels and business units in the company to resolve unanticipated issues and risks as they arise. Supports the resolution of pending or threatened disputes between the corporation and third parties. Assesses and coordinates management of litigation and provides instruction to external counsel in conjunction with Senior Legal Counsel, as required. Develops and implements mitigation strategies to reduce impact of the corporation’s exposure to legal and business risks. Provides practical legal advice to all business units on a wide variety of matters. Implements and supports best practices recommendations regarding corporate compliance. Drafts and edits correspondence, memos, internal/external briefing papers, and legal briefs regarding sensitive issues with reputational and other risks. Establishes and maintains strong communications and working relationships within the corporation to ensure that legal advice is sought by internal clients when needed and at times, to external stakeholders, as required. Supports and fosters a culture of compliance and collaboration. May provide support on freedom of information matters, including preparing submissions, attending hearings and court proceedings. Works closely with the BCLC Freedom of Information (FOI) department and assists with preparation of FOI responses, as needed. Minimum Required Qualifications Education and Experience Law degree and a current member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia; Minimum 3-6 years in public or private law practice in a related field, including corporate and commercial law, intellectual property law, information technology law, creditors’ remedies, administrative law or contract interpretation, drafting, and negotiation would be an asset. Experience giving practical legal advice to businesses through building strong knowledge of the business and understanding strategies and risks. Experience with regulatory, administrative and privacy law proceedings and commercial and inter-jurisdictional agreements would be an asset; Experience with government procurement law would be considered an asset; Experience with general litigation would be considered an asset; Experience with gaming law would be considered an asset; An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Technical Requirements Ability to handle a diverse range of complex issues and responsibilities in an accomplished and professional manner; Strong commercial law skills; Strong business acumen; Strong working knowledge of the provisions of the FIPPA and regulations; Ability to represent the corporation at formal proceedings (both court and administrative) would be an asset; Well-developed organizational skills; Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization in writing and in person, in both formal and informal settings; Strong analytical skills including the ability to identify potential issues and risks and craft solutions; Pragmatic and business-oriented approach to find solutions to legal matters; able to work cross-functionally to influence business practices and build buy-in. Thorough understanding of protecting legal privilege and maintaining strict confidentiality; Ability to work autonomously and in a dynamic and changing environment whilst having a clear team-building spirit and focus; Exceptional relationship-building skills with Senior Legal Counsel as well as stakeholders, both internal and external, in a complex organization; a highly respected and collaborative team player; empathetic and participatory. Builds a high level of trust and cooperation.   Please Note This opportunity will remain open until a qualified candidate pool has been established. Please Note Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada