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Staff Lawyer

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Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada BC First Nations Justice Council Full time
Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal representation to Indigenous clients in criminal and child protection matters
  • Advocate for diversion of legal matters from the formal court system to less intrusive measures, including Indigenous intervention protocols and alternative dispute resolution processes
  • Work with the Resource and Support Worker to provide wrap-around services that meet the needs of clients
  • 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
  • Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date client files and compile statistical data as required
Qualifications and Experience
  • 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 defense, with exposure to MCFD (child welfare) matters 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 the 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
  • Knowledge of local agencies that offer Indigenous/restorative justice services and support services to offenders, and to children, youth, and families
  • Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting
  • Strong organizational, case, and file management skills, stress management, and time management skills
  • Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; have effective verbal and listening communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, problem solve, and take initiative
  • Valid Driver's License, the use of a vehicle, and ability to travel
Reporting and Location

Reports to the Provincial Director of the Indigenous Justice Centres. Located in Nanaimo, BC, with an option for a 75% in-office minimum work arrangement available.

Benefits and Pay Range

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, ranging from $90,000 to $150,000.