CLK 12R - Member Legal Assistant – Closing date extended

The Team
The Human Rights Tribunal is an independent quasi-judicial Tribunal established by the Human Rights Code (“Code”) to provide dispute resolution services in human rights matters. The Tribunal receives, mediates, and adjudicates complaints in human rights matters.

The Role
The Member Legal Assistant supports Tribunal Members, the Chair, and the Registrar by helping manage cases and hearings from start to finish. This role prepares and reviews documents, does basic legal research, proofreads and releases decisions, helps organize and schedule hearings, and keeps records up to date. This role is well suited to someone who is organized, pays close attention to detail, and enjoys supporting important public‑facing work.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Certificate or coursework in a legal administrative assistant program and 1 year related experience; OR
• Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED) and 2-years related experience; OR
• Evergreen and 2 years related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working in a near paperless environment, using only online or computer-based systems to manage work, document outcomes and record statistical data.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience working in a legal office.
• Experience with computer software tools and techniques used for legal purposes (e.g. Adobe Acrobat, and MS Office, Summation).
• Experience with computer software tools and techniques used for legal purposes including electronic case management and diarizing tasks.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Emily.Ohler@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment April 15, 2026: Posting closing date extended to April 21, 2026.
This is a 12-month temporary opportunity. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position is located in Vancouver.
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.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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.

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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.