PARALGL 18 + 10% - Paralegal

The Team
The Litigation Group’s Executive Coordination Team (ECT) is a collaborative team of approximately six professionals who are responsible for compiling various reports regarding the Litigation Group’s 5,000 + files for clients and work closely with supervising counsel and colleagues across the Legal Services Branch. The team values respectful collaboration, diverse perspectives, and inclusive practices to ensure its services are accessible, responsive, and supportive of the people and communities it serves.

The Role
As a paralegal, you’ll provide services within the Litigation Group on large, complex, sensitive, and high-profile cases, as well as in areas of high-volume litigation, which impact delivery of Branch and Ministry objectives. The ECT is responsible for managing all originating service for the Legal Services Branch (including all documents commencing claims, petitions, or other matters against the Attorney General or the Province of British Columbia), assessing the matters, and managing the matters until they are transferred to assigned to counsel to assume conduct of the matters.  The role works with a range of clients and stakeholders, using clear communication, sound judgment, and attention to detail to help ensure legal services are organized, accessible, and delivered fairly and respectfully.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, diploma or degree from a recognized institution. A Bachelor of Law Degree (i.e. LLB or JD) from a recognized institution may be considered an equivalent to a paralegal certificate. Candidates will be required to provide proof of completion of education qualifications.
• 3 years’ experience working as part of a legal team.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• 1 year of work experience in a litigation environment.
• Experience in high-volume litigation.
• Experience working closely with a team.
• Recent experience with the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and/or the BC Court of Appeal Rules.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Erin.Giesbrecht@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
1 Position is available.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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 and/or cover letter 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.