BC Public Service situated in Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA is currently looking for applications for the role of Legal Assistant who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available position is for a regular or full time job.
Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: Legal Assistant
Salary: $57,699.62 – $65,135.07 annually
Employment type: Regular, Full-time
Location: Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Also hiring: Junior & Intermediate System Analyst
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for supporting Crown Counsel through the preparation and management of criminal case files for court proceedings.
- The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and organizing evidence, ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements, and coordinating with stakeholders, including police, victims, and witnesses.
- The candidate will contribute to maintaining fair legal processes and upholding justice in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.
Job Requirements
- The candidate must have completed secondary school or possess an equivalent qualification.
- The candidate must have successfully completed a recognized Legal Assistant certificate or possess an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- The candidate must have office experience working in a confidential capacity.
- The candidate must have experience managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements.
- The candidate must have experience typing, drafting, formatting, proofreading, and editing a variety of documents.
- The candidate must have experience developing and maintaining administrative systems, procedures, and standards.
- Preference may be given to candidates who have successfully completed a Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- Preference may be given to candidates with at least 1 year of administrative experience.
- Preference may be given to candidates with at least 1 year of recent experience, acquired within the last 3 years, working as a Legal Assistant in a legal office.
- Preference may be given to candidates with recent experience, acquired within the last 3 years, working for the BC Prosecution Service.
- Preference may be given to candidates with experience working in the criminal justice sector.
- The candidate must be located in British Columbia at the time of employment.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check (CRC).
Benefits
- The employer offers flexible work options, and the candidate may work from home for up to 3 days per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
- The candidate will have the opportunity to join a team that offers an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.
- The employer will provide reasonable accommodations across all stages of the hiring process, including during assessment and selection.
- The employer offers competitive benefits, excellent learning opportunities, and rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.