The Team
The BC Prosecution Service, a dedicated team working in a fast-paced and evolving legal environment to support the fair and timely administration of justice across British Columbia. The team collaborates closely with Crown Counsel, police, and justice partners to manage increasing demands related to complex legal requirements and growing volumes of digital evidence, while upholding public confidence in the justice system. The BC Prosecution Service is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace where different perspectives are valued and all team members are supported to contribute meaningfully.
The Role
The Legal Assistant provides essential support to Crown Counsel by helping prepare prosecution case files and ensuring materials are organized and ready for court. Working in a fast-paced and high-profile environment, this role requires strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail, with responsibilities that may vary across different communities and office settings. The team values diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive workplace where collaboration, respect, and adaptability are key to supporting fair and accessible justice for all.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a recognized Legal Assistant certificate OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Administrative experience, which may include one or more of the following:
- Office experience working in a confidential capacity.
- Experience managing calendars, scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements.
- Experience typing, drafting, formatting, proofreading and editing a variety of documents.
- Experience establishing and maintaining administrative systems, procedures and standards, such as a bring forward system.
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
- Successful completion of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of administrative experience.
- At least 1 year of recent experience (within the last 3 years) working as a Legal Assistant in a legal office.
- Recent experience (within the last 18 months) working for the BC Prosecution Service. o Experience working in the criminal justice sector.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Laurie.Riley@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Amendment 2026-04-24: Posting closing date extended to 2026-05-12.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Vernon, in the Okanagan Valley, is surrounded by rolling grasslands with rocky outcrops and stands of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, its three lakes and mountain views in every direction command attention. Famous champagne powder at Silver Star Mountain Resort attracts skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers and snowmobilers. In summer months, there are hiking and cycling trails to explore every area from the historic Grey Canal within the city to the nearby provincial parks.
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.
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.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your resume must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
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.
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
