Legal Assistant jobs in Canada

At the Victoria or Colwood Crown Counsel office, you’ll join an established team of professionals, including Legal Clerks, Legal Assistants, Senior Legal Analysts, and Paralegals. This close-knit group promotes public safety, justice, and respect for the rule of law through fair and effective prosecutions and appeals. The team’s strong communication and collaboration create a supportive environment where everyone works together to uphold these important values.

As a Legal Assistant, you will support Crown Counsel in preparing prosecution case files for court proceedings. Working under the supervision of Crown Counsel and the Office Manager, you will perform a variety of legal services in a high-profile and fast-paced office. Your role requires flexibility, teamwork, tact, diplomacy, communication, and strong organizational skills to ensure the efficient, accurate, and timely completion of responsibilities.

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience working as an administrative or legal assistant in an office environment.

• Successful completion of an Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant, or Paralegal certificate.
• Experience working as a Legal Assistant in a legal office.
• One year or more experience working as a Legal Assistant in a legal office.
• Experience working within the criminal justice sector.
• Experience working in the BC Prosecution Service.

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. 3 positions are available. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies. A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening will be required. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages.

Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tara.Whitney@gov.bc.ca.