Staff Lawyer

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Collage HR Full time
Job Title: Staff Lawyer - Indigenous Justice

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Lawyer to join our team at the Indigenous Justice Centre. 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 necessary to address the challenges facing them in the child protection and criminal justice systems. You will provide legal representation for criminal and child protection matters to clients who would not otherwise have legal representation, and advocate on behalf of clients for the diversion of their legal matters from the formal court system to less intrusive measures.

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 the Resource and Support Worker to ensure Indigenous communities and service providers are aware of your role and availability as legal counsel
  • 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
Qualifications and Experience:

We are looking for a candidate with:

  • Membership in a Canadian Law Society, preferably British Columbia
  • 1-5 years litigation experience in criminal defence, with exposure to MCFD (child welfare) matters an asset
  • Knowledge of local and urban Indigenous cultures
  • 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:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health and dental, personal days, paid vacation, and RRSP/TFSA savings plans. 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.

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