ADMN O 15R - Legal Office Manager *CLOSING DATE AMENDED*

Contribute to the administration of justice in a legal environment

The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) contributes to the protection of society by preparing for and conducting prosecutions diligently and fairly, and by striving to develop the most effective methods to administer justice in the Province. The BCPS 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 BCPS 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. The Assistant Deputy Attorney General (ADAG) is responsible for the administration of the BCPS, which is divided into Office of the ADAG, Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions (CASP) and five regions which are headed by a Regional Crown Counsel

This role will coordinate functions including office administration, financial, human resources, senior legal assistant/legal research, special projects, information technology, training, leave management; records management, facilities; and provide legal support services to Crown Counsel including redaction services (at the entry, advanced or senior level/special assignment level) for the purpose of disclosure to Defence Counsel. Refer to see the attached addendum for more information about the role of disclosure}.

Job Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent; AND
• Successful completion of a recognized Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Business Diploma; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and related experience may be considered.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working as a Legal Assistant or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of experience leading teams, virtual teams, or supervising staff, including but not limited to allocating work and assessing employee performance.
• Experience in continuous learning, such as, studying directives, manuals, and training up-dates provided by central agencies.
• Minimum 6 months of experience training managerial and/or non-managerial staff in administrative and legal procedures and practices.
• Minimum 6 months of experience operating computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office [MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint], Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, database applications).
• Experience extracting data and producing reports using a computerized system (or in a computerized environment).

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• 3 or more years of recent experience working as a Legal Assistant or equivalent.
• 1 or more years of experience leading teams, virtual teams, or supervising staff, including but not limited to allocating work and assessing employee performance.
• Experience working within a Crown Counsel office.
• Recent experience (within the last 5 years) working as a Legal Assistant or equivalent.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Carrie.Vilac@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment 2024-06-26: Posting closing date extended to 2024-07-09.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Smithers is filled with activities like fishing, boating, camping, hiking, skiing, and shopping. The Wet’suwet’en people are very close with the community, and have introduced many traditions. This quaint town with a friendly atmosphere is a wonderful place to live and visit.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or 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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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

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

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

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of 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:
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.