Indigenous Justice Advocate Position

1 month ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada BC First Nations Justice Council Full time

BC First Nations Justice Council is a leading organization in the field of Indigenous justice, committed to reducing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system and supporting Nations as they move towards sovereignty over justice. Our team is rapidly growing and dedicated, working closely with Indigenous clients to ensure they have access to legal supports and other social services necessary to address challenges in child protection and criminal justice systems.

Job Description

The Staff Lawyer at the Indigenous Justice Centre will use their legal skills to represent Indigenous clients facing criminal charges, with the overarching goal of reducing the number of Indigenous people incarcerated with federal and provincial corrections. A secondary focus will be representing Indigenous clients involved in MCFD (child welfare) proceedings. As part of our team, you will work closely with Indigenous clients to help them access legal supports and other social services that impact their housing, employment, physical and mental health, and wellness.

  • 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 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
  • Work with the Resource and Support Worker to ensure Indigenous communities and service providers are aware of your role and availability as legal counsel to assist Indigenous parents whose children are in care or at risk of being taken into care of MCFD, and assist Indigenous people who are charged with criminal offenses and who do not otherwise have access to legal representation
  • 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
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Membership in a Canadian Law Society, preferably British Columbia
  • 1-5 years' litigation experience in criminal defence – exposure to MCFD (child welfare) matters would be 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
  • 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
Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental coverage, personal days, paid vacation, and RRSP/TFSA savings plans. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, ranging from $90,000 - $150,000 per year. This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

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