CLK ST 12R - Legal Assistant in Surrey

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.

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.

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.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.