Staff Solicitor

2 months ago

Prince Rupert BC, Canada BC First Nations Justice Council Full time
Job Title: Staff Solicitor

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Solicitor to join our team at the BC First Nations Justice Council. As a Staff Solicitor, you will play a critical role in reducing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system and supporting Nations as they move towards sovereignty over justice.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal representation for child protection and criminal 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.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with Indigenous communities and service providers, probation, diversion, crown counsel, and other crown agencies.
  • Work with clients with child protection matters and with their Indigenous communities and support teams to develop and propose alternate care plans that will keep children safe and with their family and communities where appropriate.
  • 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 needed to provide them with support and to assist in ensuring their children remain out of MCFD care and their members remain outside of the criminal justice system.
Qualifications and Work Experience:
  • A member of the Law Society of British Columbia in good standing.
  • Degree in law is considered an asset.
  • 1-5 years' experience in litigation, preferably in the practice of child protection with some criminal background experience.
  • 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, Crown Counsel Policy Manual (in particular charge assessment guidelines), 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.
  • Knowledge of the following documents is an asset: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of the Child, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action.
  • Valid Driver's License, the use of a vehicle, and ability to travel.
Location and Benefits:

Prince Rupert, BC (option for 75% in-office minimum work arrangement available). Extended benefits package that includes health and dental, personal days, paid vacation, and RRSP/TFSA savings plans.

While we recognize the value of diversity in the workplace 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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