Summary
Description
The Team
The Services to Adults (STA) Legal Department is an established, fast-paced team dedicated to serving the needs of vulnerable and incapable adults. The team consists of four lawyers, one paralegal, and a supportive network of legal and administrative assistants. Collaboration is key, as you’ll work closely with various roles, including case managers, regional managers, estate liaison officers, and external organizations. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion ensures a welcoming environment where diverse perspectives drive impactful work to protect and empower our clients.
The Role
As a Legal Assistant in the Services to Adults Division, you will provide essential administrative support to in-house counsel, working collaboratively with other team members to deliver seamless and compassionate services for vulnerable and incapable adults. Reporting to the Administrative Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring efficiency and accuracy in a dynamic legal environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing to an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
- Experience providing administrative support in a legal office
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Completion or partial completion of a recognized legal assistant program
- Completion or partial completion of a recognized paralegal program
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status, Inuit and/or Metis), with the required combination of education and experience.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Michelle Pang at mpang@trustee.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity from April 1st, 2025 to March 31st, 2026. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. 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 application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.
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.
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