Indigenous Justice Advocate
1 month ago
A career opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Staff Lawyer to join our team at the BC First Nations Justice Council in Prince George, BC.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team that strives to ensure Indigenous persons who face the MCFD and Criminal Justice systems do not fall through the cracks that exist within those systems. As a member of our team, you will work closely with Indigenous clients to help them access the legal supports and other social supports necessary to address the challenges facing them in the child protection and criminal justice systems.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Staff Lawyer to represent Indigenous clients facing criminal charges and provide culturally safe support services to their clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of local and urban Indigenous cultures and be able to work effectively with Indigenous communities and service providers.
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, including Indigenous intervention protocols, First Nations Courts, Indigenous justice processes, alternative dispute resolution processes; mediation and restorative justice processes where appropriate
- Work with the Resource and Support Worker to provide wrap-around services that meet the needs of your client
- 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 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
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
- Minimum 5 years litigation experience in criminal defence or a combination of demonstrated criminal file management and trial experience – 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
- Knowledge of local agencies that offer indigenous / restorative justice services, and support services to offenders, and to children, youth and families
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$150,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include extended benefits package that includes health and dental, personal days, paid vacation, and RRSP/TFSA savings plans.
Location: Prince George, BC (option for 75% in-office minimum hybrid work arrangement available)
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