Summary
Description
The Team
At the Smithers Crown Counsel Office, you’ll join an established team of professionals, including Legal Clerks, Legal Assistants, Senior Legal Analysts, and Paralegals. This close-knit group promotes public safety, justice, and respect for the rule of law through fair and effective prosecutions and appeals. The team’s strong communication and collaboration create a supportive environment where everyone works together to uphold these important values.
The Role
As a Legal Assistant, you will support Crown Counsel in preparing prosecution case files for court proceedings. Working under the supervision of Crown Counsel and the Office Manager, you will perform a variety of legal services in a high-profile and fast-paced office. Your role requires flexibility, teamwork, tact, diplomacy, communication, and strong organizational skills to ensure the efficient, accurate, and timely completion of responsibilities.
NOW HIRING: Legal Administrative Professional Roles at BC Prosecution Service
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent;
- Successful completion of a recognized Legal Assistant certificate OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
- Administrative experience, including:
- Office experience working in a confidential capacity;
- Experience typing, drafting, formatting, proofreading and editing a variety of documents;
- Experience developing and maintaining administrative systems, procedures and standards.
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
- Successful completion of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of administrative experience.
- At least 1 year of recent experience (within the last 3 years) working as a Legal Assistant in a legal office.
- Experience managing calendars, scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements;
- Recent experience (within the last 3 years) working for the BC Prosecution Service.
- Experience working in the criminal justice sector.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Carrie.Fanshaw@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position is based out of the location listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to three (3) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
Smithers is a beautiful glacier town with wildlife excursions where you can spot Alaska brown grizzlies and black bears that live around the glacier streams. Other activities include fishing on the Portland Canal, as well as snowmobiling and heli-skiing in the winter.
A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
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.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: 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: YES – You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
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