Staff Lawyer

1 month ago

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada BC First Nations Justice Council Full time
Job Title: Staff Lawyer - Indigenous Justice

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Lawyer to join our team at the BC First Nations Justice Council. As a Staff Lawyer, you will play a critical role in providing legal representation to Indigenous clients facing criminal charges and child protection matters.

About the Role:

The Staff Lawyer will work closely with Indigenous clients to help them access legal supports and other social services that address the challenges they face in the child protection and criminal justice systems. You will be responsible for providing legal representation, advocating on behalf of clients, and working with community partners to ensure that Indigenous communities and service providers are aware of your role and availability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal representation for criminal and child protection matters to clients who would not otherwise have legal representation
  • Advocate on behalf of clients for the diversion of their legal matters from the formal court system to less intrusive measures
  • Work with community partners to ensure that Indigenous communities and service providers are aware of your role and availability
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with Indigenous communities and service providers, probation, diversion, crown counsel, and other crown agencies
  • Collaborate with Indigenous, local, provincial, and federal government agencies and service providers to ensure clients have access to culturally safe and Indigenized programs and services
Requirements:
  • Membership in a Canadian Law Society, preferably British Columbia
  • J.D. / LL.B.; Advanced Degrees and/or Joint J.D./J.I.D. are considered an asset
  • 1-5 years litigation experience in criminal defence – exposure to MCFD (child welfare) matters would be an asset
  • Knowledge of local and urban Indigenous cultures
  • Ability to provide a culturally safe environment for clients
  • Knowledge of the structure and procedures of Canada's Criminal Justice System, including knowledge of the criminal law, Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Gladue principles, and case law
  • Knowledge of the structure and procedures of British Columbia's child protection system, including the Child Family and Community Services Act, and Bill C-92 – An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Metis children, youth, and families
What We Offer:
  • Extended benefits package that includes health and dental, personal days, paid vacation, and RRSP/TFSA savings plans
  • Salary will be commensurate with education and experience
  • Full-time (35 hours/week); Mondays to Fridays

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Preference will be provided to Indigenous applicants in accordance with section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. Candidates of Indigenous background are encouraged to self-identify on their application.

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