Paralegal Jobs in Victoria, BC

POSITION : Paralegal

DEPARTMENT / DIVISION / SECTION : Police / Executive Services

Competition Number : P16-24

Date of Issue : December 12 / 2024

Closing Date : January 9 / 2025

Pay Group : $55.65 / hr - CUPE Pay Grade 17

Number of Positions : 1

Duration : Regular Full-Time

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week

To Apply : All submissions shall be sent electronically by 4 : 30pm on the above closing date and should include all qualifications and experience relevant to the position.

POSITION FUNCTION :

Under the direction of the Officer in Charge of Executive Services, the Paralegal has the responsibility of providing legal research and legal administrative support to members of the Professional Standards Section within Executive Services.

KEY DUTIES :

Conducts legal research to create, update and maintain a database of police discipline case law and legal opinions.

Provides confidential legal support to the Professional Standards Section by coordinating investigations on public trust, internal discipline, service and policy matters; managing correspondence such as notices of complaints, date extensions and supporting evidentiary materials; preparing legal research as required.

Coordinates support for the Professional Standards Section including building hyperlinks on investigative reports, conducting legal research, scheduling and supporting discipline proceedings, and managing forms and deadlines for discipline proceedings under the Police Act.

Provides procedural guidance to discipline authorities as needed.

Assists with the Professional Standards Section Reports to the Police Board.

Develops and maintains a network of contacts with other police services and governmental bodies.

Performs related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE :

Work is performed according to established procedures, professional best practices and codes of ethics or conduct.

Work is assigned by supervisor and designated staff and is reviewed upon completion.

Problems involving deviations from standard procedures are solved by employee and / or discussed with supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Physical Effort :

Sit with arms unsupported while keyboarding and moussing. (frequent)

Mental Effort :

Long periods of intense concentration while conducting research and analysis. (often)

Meet multiple deadlines. (often)

Deal with constant interruptions. (often)

Visual / Auditory Effort :

Focus on a variety of source data and computer screens. (frequent)

Work Environment : Office.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Ability to perform detailed legal research and analytical tasks and synthesize complex information.

Ability to effectively communicate and express ideas both orally and in writing.

Ability to work in a collaborative environment, displaying excellent interpersonal skills, enabling good working relationships to be maintained with internal contacts, peers, team members and various external partners, including other police agencies.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality related to job duties, exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced work environment while managing multiple tasks.

Ability to performs duties with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and efficiency.

Ability to apply and interpret legislation and case law affecting Professional Standards investigations

Demonstrated knowledge of Policing and the Criminal Justice System as related to the work performed would be an asset.

Familiarity with the BC Police Act would be an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification :

Certified Paralegal, Bachelor's degree in the Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration or a relevant program of study is preferred, but not required.

Considerable knowledge of legal research databases such as Canlii and Lexis Nexis.

Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office applications and extensive knowledge of computer databases, including experience with complex database management applications.

Experience :

Minimum of 4 years of related experience or a combination of education and experience.

OTHER :

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

Required to obtain security and criminal record clearance.

Required to sign attestation of confidentiality.

This is a CUPE Local 50 Position.

Updated job description - "Under Review"