Staff Solicitor

1 month ago

Chilliwack BC, Canada Collage HR Full time
Job Title: Staff Solicitor

Collage HR is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Solicitor to join our team at the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC). 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.

About the Role:

The Staff Solicitor will provide legal representation for criminal and child protection matters to clients who would not otherwise have access to legal representation. You will work closely with Indigenous clients to help them access the legal supports and other social services they need to address the challenges facing them in the child protection and criminal justice systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal representation for criminal and child protection matters to clients who would not otherwise have access to 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, and alternative dispute resolution processes
  • 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 Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Membership in a Canadian Law Society, preferably British Columbia
  • 1-5 years of 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 Métis 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
What We Offer:

Collage HR offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health and dental, personal days, paid vacation, and RRSP/TFSA savings plans. We also offer a hybrid work arrangement, with the option to work from home 75% of the time.

We are an equal opportunities employer 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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