CLK ST 12R Legal Assistant
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Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Team
At the Victoria or Colwood Crown Counsel office youll 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 teams 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.
For more information please watch this video:NOW HIRING: Legal Administrative Professional Roles at BC Prosecution Service
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- Experience working as an administrative or legal assistant in an office environment.
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
- Successful completion of an Administrative Assistant Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate.
- Experience working as a Legal Assistant in a legal office.
- One year or more experience working as a Legal Assistant in a legal office.
- Experience working within the criminal justice sector.
- Experience working in the BC Prosecution Service.
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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.
3 Positions are available.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
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 adiverse workplaceto 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.
TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis 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.
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 youve worked on or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit theYour Job Applicationpage of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining aCareer Conversation.
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.
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 theTechnical Assistancepage of MyHR.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
