CLK ST 12R - Legal Assistant

Posting Title
CLK ST 12R - Legal Assistant

Position Classification
Clerk Stenographer R12

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$54,387.32 - $61,395.95 annually

Close Date
1/28/2025

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division
BC Prosecution Service / Region 3

Job Summary

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.

Please see the attached job profile for a list of working conditions related to this position.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tina.Parkinson@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.

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. A resume is required as part of your application, however, itmay notbe used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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 how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation . 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.

Job Category
Administrative Services, Court and Judicial Services