Cr Cnsl 2/3 - Crown Counsel Level 2 Or Crown Counsel Level 3 (Bc Public Service)

Posting Title

CR CNSL 2/3 - Crown Counsel Level 2 or Crown Counsel Level 3

Position Classification

Crown Counsel Level 2

Union

CC

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

CR CNSL 2 - $131,261.53 - $170,228.77 annually CR CNSL 3 - $175,289.31 - $201,293.56 annually

Close Date

7/12/2023

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.

The BCPS is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We welcome and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, and others who may contribute to diversity in the BC Public Service. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.

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.

We are looking to hire hard-working, resilient, and fair-minded courtroom lawyers, with good common sense. Successful candidates will have solid experience as barristers, strong interpersonal skills, and practical life experience working and dealing with people from diverse groups, backgrounds, and circumstances.

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.

We welcome applications from candidates outside BC, who will have access to both meaningful work and the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful places in Canada. Learn more about living in Super Natural British Columbia here .

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

• 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 attractive public service pension and benefits package
• Crown Counsel 3 - $175,289.31 - $201, 293.56 annually
• Crown Counsel 2 - $131,261.53 - $170,228.77 annually
• An annual conference and a full spectrum of professional development and learning opportunities

Job Requirements

• Crown Counsel Level 3: Counsel in their 12th year of call or greater (2012call and earlier), with a minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a practicing lawyer in Canada, including in the area of criminal law.
• Significant trial experience
• Crown Counsel Level 2: Counsel in their 6th to 11th year of call (2018call and earlier), with a minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a practicing lawyer in Canada, including in the area of criminal law.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia, or immediate eligibility for call to the British Columbia Bar.

Preference May Be Given To The Following

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

Provisos

• The BC Prosecution Service is responsible for staffing and meeting court requirements for the conduct of weekend and evening bail proceedings through a Comprehensive Bail Program, to which Crown Counsel may with notice, be assigned, subject to operational requirements.
• Travel is a requirement of this position.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected] .

About This Position

There is currently a similar position posted for Chilliwack. Please click this link to apply to the Chilliwack competition.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.

This position is included in the Crown Counsel Association. Under thePublic 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 .

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 [email protected] or 778-405-3452.

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.Please indicate the year you were called to the BCBar, or expected to be called to the Bar, in your resume.

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 [email protected] , 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.

Job Category

Court and Judicial Services

Additional Information

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