Attorney General
We currently have up to three (3) regular, full-time positions in Victoria, BC.
Legal Counsel
$146,164.26 – $189,555.72 annually
The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the government of British Columbia and is charged with ensuring that the administration of public affairs is carried out in accordance with the law. The Natural Resources, Transportation, and Indigenous Legal Group (NATRIL), Legal Services Branch, is an established team of around 150 professionals.
Indigenous legal issues can affect almost all aspects of Crown conduct, and British Columbia is at the forefront of these issues in terms of Court decisions, policy development and the reconciliation of Aboriginal and Crown titles and jurisdiction. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting and challenging area of law that continues to evolve rapidly.
The ability of the successful candidate to work independently and as part of litigation teams conducting Aboriginal rights and title trials, judicial reviews, tribunal hearings and appeals at all Court levels is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for appearing on behalf of the Provincial government or statutory decision-makers at all levels of Court and before administrative tribunals on Aboriginal law issues. Conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, applications, legal arguments and factums is expected, as well as the ability to manage large volumes of documents.
Qualifications for this role include:
- Eligibility for Membership in the Law Society of British Columbia
- Level dependent on years of call (six to 11 years of call for Legal Counsel 2)
- Current civil litigation experience, including the conduct of actions, petitions and applications
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
- Applicants with current experience in Canadian law with respect to Aboriginal rights and title issues
- Applicants with current experience in Canadian constitutional and/or administrative law
- Applicants with experience in conducting and managing complex civil litigation as litigation counsel who have made a significant contribution to the litigation as an active member of a litigation team.
For more information and to apply online by February 26th, 2025, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/118384