Indigenous Justice Advocate
10 hours ago
Empowered by the First Nations Leadership Council and in partnership with the provincial and federal governments, the BC First Nations Justice Council is responsible to 204 First Nations in BC. Our mandate is to reduce the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system and to support Nations as they move to sovereignty over justice.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Staff Lawyer to join our team at the Indigenous Justice Centre (IJC). As a Staff Lawyer, you will use your legal expertise to represent Indigenous clients facing criminal charges, with a primary goal of reducing the number of Indigenous people incarcerated with federal and provincial corrections. A secondary focus will be on representing Indigenous clients involved in MCFD (child welfare) proceedings.
As legal counsel, you will work closely with Indigenous clients to help them access the necessary legal supports and social services to address the challenges they face in the child protection and criminal justice systems. You will also work collaboratively with our Resource and Support Worker to provide wrap-around services that meet the unique needs of each client.
- Provide legal representation for criminal and child protection matters to clients who would not otherwise have legal representation
- Advocate on behalf of clients for diversion 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
- Develop and maintain working relationships with Indigenous communities and service providers, probation, diversion, crown counsel and other crown agencies
- Collaborate with clients and their Indigenous communities and support teams to develop and propose alternate care plans that keep children safe and with their family and community where possible
- Advocate for Gladue Reports in all cases where the court must determine the client's sentence
- Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date client files, compile and submit statistical data as required, and perform other duties assigned by the Provincial Director of the Indigenous Justice Centres
Requirements and Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will require:
- Membership in a Canadian Law Society, preferably British Columbia
- J.D. considered an asset
- 1-5 years litigation experience in criminal defence, 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
- Strong organizational, case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills, ability to engage people to build trust and rapport, and maintain confidentiality
Benefits and Compensation:
This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $150,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. In addition to a generous salary, we offer an extended benefits package that includes health and dental, personal days, paid vacation, and RRSP/TFSA savings plans.
Reporting and Location:
You will report directly to the Provincial Director of the Indigenous Justice Centres. This position is based in BC, Canada, and requires occasional travel.
Diversity and Equity:
We recognize the value of diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants in accordance with section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.
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