Clk St 12r - Surrey, Canada - BC Public Service

BC Public Service

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Posting Title- CLK ST 12R - Legal Assistant- Position Classification- Clerk Stenographer R12- Union- GEU- Work Options- Location- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $52, $59,607.

79 annually- Close Date- 4/1/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Attorney General- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Prosecution- Job Summary
Contribute to the administration of justice in a diverse legal environment by bringing your thoroughness, good judgement and initiative to this specialized role
The Criminal Justice Branch contributes to the protection of society by preparing for and conducting prosecutions diligently and fairly.

The Branch prosecutes offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and provincial statutes in the provincial, Supreme and Appeal Courts of British Columbia and in the Supreme Court of Canada.

The Criminal Justice Branch provides legal advice to government and police on criminal law matters and develops policies and procedures on issues relating to the prosecution of criminal justice.

As a Legal Assistant, you provide administrative and secretarial services to Crown Counsel. You are responsible for providing witness management functions and financial functions.

The Legal Assistant receives administrative supervision from the Legal Office Manager or Business Manager, Regional Operations and reports to Crown Counsel for daily assignments and direction.

Your ability to deal with issues of a sensitive and confidential nature with tact, diplomacy and good judgement will prepare you to work effectively in a demanding environment where criminal cases are managed.

You are well versed in legal terminology, an accurate and efficient information recorder and researcher and adept at handling inquiries from a variety of persons, including those that are possibly irate or resistant.

Working with limited direction, you exhibit exceptional organizational, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
Successful completion of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Administrative experience, including:
Office experience working in a confidential capacity;
Experience managing calendars, scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements;
Experience typing, drafting, formatting, proofreading and editing a variety of documents;
Experience developing and maintaining administrative systems, procedures and standards.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

Successful completion of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate.
At least 1 year of administrative experience.
At least 1 year of recent experience (within the last 3 years) working as a Legal Assistant in a legal office.
Recent experience (within the last 3 years) working for the BC Prosecution Service.
Experience working in the criminal justice sector.

About this Position:

There is currently one permanent full time opportunity available.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

How to Apply:

Cover Letter:
NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Questionnaire:
YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience.

The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and 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.