05 Jan
British Columbia Public Service Careers
North Vancouver
Posting Title
Position Classification
Union
N/A
Work Options
Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$54,387.32 - $61,395.95 annually
Close Date
1/17/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Attorney General
Job Summary
The Team
The Natural Resources, Transportation, and Indigenous Legal Group (NATRIL), Legal Services Branch, Ministry of Attorney General, is an established team of around 150 professionals.
Within NATRIL, there is one unit dedicated to historical research, and four units dedicated to unique areas of law that involve both solicitor work, as well as civil litigation.
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 Role
We are recruiting up to three regular, full-time legal assistants for the Indigenous Legal Relations, Barrister Unit. We are looking for exceptional candidates with at least one full year of civil litigation support experience in a Canadian jurisdiction (within the last five years) working in a legal office as a legal assistant (or similar and equivalent support position).
You can expect a supportive, friendly and inclusive workplace culture where teamwork and respect are top priorities, and a workplace that is fully accessible. If you are an efficient and confident individual, with strong interpersonal skills, and a self-starter with a mature work ethic, we are looking for you!
The responsibilities of this position include providing legal and administrative assistance to barristers in the preparation of correspondence, pleadings, arguments, applications, etc., as well as compiling, organizing,
binding and serving litigation support materials in proper form and within prescribed timelines, managing communication records to ensure completeness for reference and reporting, coordinating schedules for examinations, hearings, trials and meetings, maintaining precedents and bring forward system(s) to ensure that litigation deadlines are not missed, as well as significant file management responsibility for large litigation files.
Working knowledge of both legal processes and Law Society Rules are required, including an understanding of solicitor/client privilege and conflicts. Also required are excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, a high level of initiative and self-motivation, as well as flexibility in responding to shifting work demands, including working overtime when necessary. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player and able to work well under pressure.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize are essential. Exceptional proof-reading and editing skills are required.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- Completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant program from a recognized institution, or equivalent experience gained through an administrative support role in a legal office environment.
- One full year of experience (within the last five years) providing legal assistant support to civil litigation counsel, or one full year of experience in a similar and equivalent administrative support position in a legal office environment in a Canadian jurisdiction.
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
- Applicants that have a Certificate in Legal Office Administration.
- Applicants with more than one year of experience (within the last five years) providing legal assistant support to civil litigation counsel in a Canadian jurisdiction.
About this Position:
We currently have up to three regular, full-time positions. These positions are based in Victoria. A Criminal Record Check will be required. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
What do we have to offer?
- Paid vacation (20 working days to start).
- Leave for personal matters (family illness, weddings, birth or adoption, funeral leave, cultural leave for Indigenous employees, household emergencies and moving, etc.).
- Extended health and dental care, pension plan and life insurance.
- Pacific Leaders scholarships for public servants, as well as for children of public servants.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. A cover letter is required as part of your application.
Job Category
Administrative Services, Court and Judicial Services
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