Paralegal

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Police Department Full time

**Paralegal**:
**COMPETITION: #2439-5016759**

**SECTION**:
Training & Recruiting Services

**STATUS**:
Temporary full-time (Exempt)

**HOURS OF WORK**:
35-hour four-day compressed workweek

**SALARY**:
Pay Range 60 - $39.33 to $49.16 per hour

**COMPETITION END DATE**:
Thursday, March 14, 2024

The Paralegal is responsible for conducting legal research, assisting with Vancouver Police Department members’ queries, and providing general assistance to the Training and Recruiting Legal Advisor.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
- Conducts and prepares legal research in relation to criminal law as requested, including but not limited to the _Criminal Code of Canada_, _Controlled Drugs and Substances Act_, _Youth Criminal Justice Act_, _Police Act_, _Liquor Controlled and Licensing Act_, _Trespass Act_, and Vancouver City Bylaws
- Supports the Training and Recruiting Legal Advisor with case law research
- Summarizes case law and drafts legal updates for VPD members
- Saves and maintains an electronic legal library of decisions and legal opinions
- Manages and maintains the increment exams for VPD police officers and jail guards
- Maintains internal VPD Evidence and Property Management website and Virtual Duty Bag blog
- Creates and maintains a database of references to policy in VPD courses
- Assists with the creation and review of VPD course content
- Assists with the preparation of materials for courses offered by VPD
- Assists and/or creates legal bulletins for the VPD intranet site
- Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
**Required**:

- Thorough knowledge of legal method and terminology relating to criminal law
- High degree of computer systems literacy
- Ability to understand, take direction, and follow oral and written instructions
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and a demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others in the department, business partners, and the public
- Ability to analyze information, problems, and situations to identify relevant concerns/factors and formulate logical solutions and objectives
- Takes initiative to make things happen without being asked and anticipates tasks requiring completion
- Team player who collaborates with others to achieve goals, objectives, and deliverables
- Demonstrates willingness to help colleagues
- Ability to deal courteously, tactfully, and diplomatically with members of VPD
- Commitment to the high level of confidentiality required for all aspects of the job
- Ability to obtain and maintain a VPD enhanced security clearance
- Signature for confidentiality agreement

**Preferred**:

- Working knowledge of the _Criminal Code of Canada_
- Working knowledge of the _Controlled Drugs and Substances Act_
- Basic knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of the Vancouver Police Department, as well as regulations, policies, and procedures

**EXPERIENCE**
- One (1) year of related experience in a paralegal role

**EDUCATION**
- Grade 12
- Completion of recognized paralegal diploma program, bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Valid BC driver’s licence (preferred)
- All employees must maintain their enhanced security clearance while employed with the Vancouver Police Department, which will be renewed every five years or as required

**SELECTION PROCESS**

**_NOTE: This position falls under the jurisdiction of Teamsters Local 31._**

**_THE VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER_**

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years


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