LGL CNSL 3 – Supreme Court Legal Counsel For BC Public Service In Vancouver, BC, Canada

Supreme Court Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel Level 3

There is currently one (1) opportunity available.
This position is excluded from union membership.
This posting may establish an eligibility list for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.

On November 1, 2021, the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

The Supreme Court of British Columbia is the province’s superior trial court and it is a court of general and inherent jurisdiction. The Supreme Court hears civil, family, and criminal cases. The Supreme Court hears appeals from Provincial Court and also reviews the decisions of certain administrative tribunals.

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is responsible for the management and direction of matters related to judicial functions including assigning the rotas of judges, masters, and registrars and scheduling proceedings, and for providing administrative direction to judges, masters, registrars, and judicial administration staff. From time to time, these responsibilities are delegated to the Associate Chief Justice.

The Supreme Court Legal Counsel acts as both legal advisor to and representative of the Chief Justice and Associate Chief Justice, and as in-house counsel for the Court’s judges, masters, registrars, and judicial administration staff. The position provides legal opinions and background information necessary for policy planning and administration of the Court, its internal committees, and its programs. The incumbent also participates in the administration of the Judicial Law Clerk Program.

The Supreme Court encourages people from diverse backgrounds and with varied life experiences to apply and to self-identify in their cover letters.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

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For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position-related inquiries, please contact Competitions@BCCourts.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

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

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Degree in law from a recognized university
• Membership in good standing or eligibility to join the Law Society of British Columbia
• Engaged in active legal practice for a period of at least 12 years
• Experience in Supreme Court practices and procedures
• Experience in providing advice and preparing opinions on a variety of complex legal matters

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PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS

• Preference may be given to those who have demonstrated criminal law, constitutional law, and/or complex civil litigation experience
• Preference may be given to those who read French
• Preference may be given to those who write French
• Preference may be given to those with legal policy experience

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

Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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.

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.

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