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We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Lawyer to join our team at the Indigenous Justice Centre. As a Staff Lawyer, you will play a critical role in providing legal representation to Indigenous clients facing criminal charges and child protection matters.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide legal representation for criminal and child protection matters to clients who would not otherwise have legal representation.
- Advocate on behalf of clients for the diversion of their legal matters from the formal court system to less intrusive measures.
- Work with the Resource and Support Worker to provide wrap-around services that meet the needs of your client.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with Indigenous communities and service providers.
- Collaborate with Indigenous, local, provincial, and federal government agencies and service providers to ensure clients have access to culturally safe and Indigenized programs and services.
- Membership in a Canadian Law Society, preferably British Columbia.
- 1-5 years litigation experience in criminal defense, with exposure to MCFD (child welfare) matters an asset.
- Knowledge of local and urban Indigenous cultures.
- Ability to provide a culturally safe environment for clients.
- Knowledge of the structure and procedures of Canada's Criminal Justice System and British Columbia's child protection system.
- Extended benefits package that includes health and dental, personal days, paid vacation, and RRSP/TFSA savings plans.
- Salary range: $90,000 - $150,000, commensurate with education and experience.
- Full-time position (35 hours/week), with option for up to 50% hybrid work arrangement.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants in accordance with section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. Candidates of Indigenous background are encouraged to self-identify on their application.
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