ADMN O 15R - Senior Legal Assistant

The Team
The Assistant Deputy Attorney General (ADAG) Support Team is an established and highly collaborative group made up of the Manager, Executive Operations; the Executive Administrative Assistant; the Senior Legal Assistant; and the Legal Assistant, working together to provide administrative and legal support to the Office of the ADAG. The team supports legal counsel in delivering effective and efficient legal services to government ministries, Cabinet, the Premier’s Office, and broader public‑sector organizations, benefiting from the diverse perspectives, expertise, and continual learning shared among team members.

The Role
The Senior Legal Assistant (SLA) provides high‑level legal and administrative support to the Office of the ADAG, including case file management, legal document preparation, research, scheduling, and mentorship to Legal Assistants, all while ensuring efficient service delivery for internal government clients. Reporting to the Manager, Executive Operations, this role offers the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced executive legal office and to further develop advanced legal support skills in a dynamic, high‑profile environment.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent;
• Completion of a Legal Assistant certificate or equivalent;
• Minimum three (3) years of current experience as a legal assistant.
• Combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants who have the following:

• Applicants with Four (4) years or more experience working as a legal assistant.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Grace.Mckenzie@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or 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.

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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: 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 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.