The Team
The BC Prosecution Service is a well-established, close-knit team that fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment. Working alongside Crown Counsel, Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Senior Legal Analysts, and others, this team plays a vital role in advising government and police on criminal law matters, developing policies, and upholding the prosecution of criminal offences in British Columbia. Guided by the Crown Counsel Act and the BC Prosecution Service’s policies, this team’s work significantly impacts the justice system, contributing to public safety and fair legal practices. Applicants will appreciate the sense of camaraderie and shared purpose in this dedicated group.
The Role
The Legal Assistant plays a vital role in supporting Crown Counsel by preparing and managing criminal case files for court proceedings. This includes reviewing and organizing evidence, ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements, and coordinating with various stakeholders, such as police, victims, and witnesses. The work is essential to maintaining fair legal processes and upholding justice in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.
Learn more about the role and our team by watching our hiring video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l0I0ooMUts.
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 managing calendars, scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements;
- 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.
- 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 [email protected].
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
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.
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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Cover Letter: YES - Please submit a cover letter clearly outlining how you meet the qualifications for this position, including when and how you obtained a Legal Assistant Certificate or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Provide specific, concrete examples demonstrating how your background aligns with the knowledge, skills, and competencies expected of a legal assistant.
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.
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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
