PARALGL 18 + 10% - Paralegal

Become part of a skilled team contributing to the legal protection of B.C. citizens

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 Ministry of Attorney General is structured to carry out this mandate under the direction of the Attorney General, and Legal Services Branch (LSB) supports the Ministry in fulfilling this mandate by serving as legal advisor to government in civil law matters. LSB provides legal advice to government and ensures that legal risks associated with government operations are reduced. LSB’s clients include all ministries of the government, Cabinet and certain public agencies.

The Litigation Group is one of five groups within the Legal Services Branch. It is comprised of barristers, paralegals, and administrative professionals who conduct litigation and provide related advice on behalf of the Province. The Litigation Group appears on behalf of the Province at all levels of court and before certain administrative tribunals and is responsible for all aspects of the preparation and conduct of mediations, trials, and other hearings. It provides key advice to the Province relating to the settlement of disputes in accordance with statutory authorities.

Paralegals 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 the delivery of Branch and Ministry objectives.

The successful candidate for this paralegal position will be a member of the Litigation Group’s Executive Coordination Team (“ECT”), under the supervision of one of the Group’s Deputy Supervisors. 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 counsel to assume conduct of the matters. The ECT is also responsible for compiling various reports regarding the Litigation Group’s 5,000+ files for clients, the Office of the Comptroller General, the Office of the Auditor General, the Assistant Deputy Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, and the Attorney General. The ECT is comprised of approximately five professionals and works closely with the Litigation Group Supervising Counsel.

Job 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 educational qualifications.
• 3 years of 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; and
• recent experience with the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and/or the BC Court of Appeal Rules.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact amy.glazier@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.