Cr Cnsl 2/3 - Port Coquitlam, Canada - BC Public Service

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Port Coquitlam, Canada

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Posting Title- CR CNSL 2/- Crown Counsel 2 or 3- Position Classification- Crown Counsel Level 3- Union- CC- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- CR CNSL 2: $163, $212, annually CR CNSL 3: $218, $251,188.04 annually- Close Date- 5/29/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Attorney General- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Prosecution Service- Job Summary
A great opportunity for a courtroom lawyer who wants to make a positive impact, working for an employer that values respect, integrity, and innovation.

The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) helps protect society by independently, effectively, and fairly conducting prosecutions and appeals at all levels of court.

With approximately 550 Crown Counsel throughout British Columbia, the BCPS is divided into five regions - North, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island-Powell River.

There are criminal appeals and special prosecutions offices in Vancouver and Victoria. Provincial headquarters is in Victoria.

BCPS Crown Counsel pre-approve charges and prosecute offences under the Criminal Code, provincial statutes and regulations, and federal statutes, in accordance with BCPS policies and the Crown Counsel Act.

Our Crown Counsel litigate some of the most interesting, challenging, and important cases in BC.

For more information about the BC Prosecution Service, please visit our website.

About the opportunity:

Are you a practicing lawyer in Canada with at least six years of post-call experience, and experience or interest in litigation and criminal law? If so, read on.

Experienced litigators can develop their careers while serving their community and contributing to the betterment of BC and Canada through their work.

Working alongside and with support and mentorship from an impressive peer group throughout BC you will have access to challenging and rewarding files.

You will also receive the training and support you need to succeed.

Reporting to Administrative Crown Counsel, you will be responsible for independently, effectively, and fairly pre-approving charges and prosecuting offences under the Criminal Code, provincial statutes and regulations, and federal statutes.

Crown Counsel in BC are responsible for deciding whether to lay charges and which charges to lay. They conduct cases in court through to their conclusion in accordance with BCPS policies and the Crown Counsel Act.

Crown Counsel are responsible for ensuring that witnesses, victims, and families are dealt with in a considerate and courteous manner and that victims and their families are adequately prepared for court proceedings.

You will be surrounded by excellent peers and mentors, with a full network of professional staff to rely upon.

Compensation:

Crown Counsel 2 $163, $212, annually
Crown Counsel 3 $218, $251,188.04 annually
20 days of annual vacation to start, increasing over time to 35 days, plus 8 additional earned days off and 2 supplemental leave days
An annual conference and a full spectrum of professional development and learning opportunities
An attractive public service pension and benefits package

Job Requirements:

Must be a member of the Law Society of British Columbia in good standing OR immediately eligible for call to the Bar.
Crown Counsel Level 2: 2019 call and earlier, with a minimum of 2 years recent experience as a practicing lawyer in Canada, including in the area of criminal law.
Crown Counsel Level 3: 2013 call and earlier, with a minimum of 2 years recent experience as a practicing lawyer in Canada, including in the area of criminal law.
Significant trial experience

Preference may be given to following:

Lawyers with 8 or more years of experience
Lawyers with recent (within the last 3 years) and significant criminal trial experience.
Lawyers with criminal prosecution experience.
Lawyers who speak, and are competent to conduct trials in, French.

Provisions

Travel is a requirement of this position

About this Position:

This position is located in Port Coquitlam.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This position is included in the Crown Counsel Association. Under the Public Service Labour Relations Act, this position is excluded from union membership.

The terms and conditions of employment for union excluded positions are outlined in the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Excluded Employees available through the following website:
Terms & Conditions of Employment for Excluded Employees / Appointees.
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.

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