• Job Description

  Req#: 1044610

  The Provincial Court of BC sits at over 80 locations throughout the Province and hears criminal, family, youth, and civil claims as well as traffic and municipal by-law matters. The Chief Judge of the Provincial Court is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and is responsible for assigning Judges and Judicial Justices, and designating court facilities for the hearing of cases within the jurisdiction of the court and for providing administrative direction to Judges, Judicial Justices, and Judiciary staff. The Office of the Chief Judge (OCJ), Integrated Judicial Services is the administrative headquarters for the Provincial Judiciary, and is based in downtown Vancouver.

  Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel provides legal advice and assistance.

  Job Requirements:

  • A degree from a law school of recognized standing;
  • Either;
    • Legal Counsel Level 1: Up to five years of call;
    • Legal Counsel Level 2: From 6th to 11th year of call;
  • Membership in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia;
  • A minimum three years legal practice in British Columbia or engaged in an equivalent of three years experience as a judicial intern, law clerk, and in legal practice in Canada;
  • Preference may be given to experience in Provincial Court practices and procedures;
  • Experience in legal writing and research, and providing advice and preparing opinions on a variety of complex legal matters;
  • Experience in presentation of legal information to legal and lay audiences;
  • Preference may be given to applicants with Media experience; and

  • Preference may be given to those who have demonstrated family and/or civil law experience.

  Proviso:

  • This position will be required to travel throughout the province on occasion

  • Ability to work overtime

  For questions regarding this position, please contact ayu@provincialcourt.bc.ca.
  
  About this Position:

  The Provincial Court is hiring one permanent position as a lawyer at either a Legal Counsel Level 1 or 2 (depending on the year of call of the successful applicant). This position is based at the Robson Square courthouse in Vancouver BC.

  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.

  An eligibility list may be established.

  Working for the BC Public Service:
  The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

  The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service can help Indigenous applicants (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis or Inuit) interested in BC Public Service job positions.

  How to Apply:
  Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

  Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Please indicate your Year of Call in your cover letter. Please also indicate whether you are a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia.

  Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

  Questionnaire (STANDARD): YES - You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

  Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page on MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

  Additional Information:
  Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

  Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

  Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

• About the company

  The provincial government of British Columbia is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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