Clk St 11r

**Legal Assistant**
**Clerk Stenographer 11**

There are currently 3 positions available:
One (1) regular, full time position in Williams Lake.
One (1) regular, full time position in Prince George.
One (1) regular, full time position in Fort St. John.
An eligibility list for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies may be established for the following locations: Williams Lake, Prince George, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Prince Rupert, Quesnel, Terrace and Vanderhoof.

**Contribute to the administration of justice in a diverse legal environment by bringing your thoroughness, good judgement and initiative to this specialized role**

The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) contributes to the protection of society by preparing for and conducting prosecutions diligently and fairly. The BCPS prosecutes offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and provincial statutes in the provincial, Supreme and Appeal Courts of British Columbia and in the Supreme Court of Canada. The BCPS provides legal advice to government and police on criminal law matters and develops policies and procedures on issues relating to the prosecution of criminal justice. The Assistant Deputy Attorney General (ADAG) is responsible for the administration of the BCPS, which is divided into the Office of the ADAG, Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions (CASP) and five regions which are headed by a Regional Crown Counsel.

In this role, you will perform a variety of legal support services for Crown Counsel and the public for criminal justice files and performs redaction services (at the advanced level) for the purpose of disclosure to Defence Counsel. This position receives administrative supervision from the Legal Office Manager, District Administrator or Deputy Director, Regional Operations and reports to Crown Counsel for daily assignments and direction.

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.

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.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

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

**Job Requirements**:

- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent; **and**:

- Successful completion of a recognized legal assistant program or paralegal program; **OR**:

- A combination of 4 years education, training, and administrative support/clerical experience;
- One or more years working in a legal environment, **OR **6 months of experience with the BC Prosecution Service.

Preference may be given to:

- Those with experience within the last three years working in a legal environment.
- Those with experience working as a legal assistant in the criminal law field and/or the Justice Sector.

Provisos:

- Valid BC Driver’s License.
- Travel is a requirement of this position.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

Enhanced Security Screening will be required, which may include a Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check.

**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**:
**Cover letter required: NO** - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Resume required: YES**:
**IMPORTANT**: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.