CLK ST 12R - Legal Assistant

The Team
The Services to Adults Division at the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) is a collaborative and client-focused team dedicated to supporting vulnerable adults who need help with personal, financial, or legal decision-making. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion by providing services that are culturally safe, respectful, and responsive to the unique needs of each client. Team members work closely together and with community partners to ensure decisions are made with integrity, compassion, and the highest ethical standards.

The Role
The position provides administrative support services to in‐house counsel in the Services to Adults Division. In addition, the position work closely with other support staff in Services to Adults to ensure seamless services to clients. The legal assistant reports to the Administrative Team Leader. Work is assigned by their supervisor and/or in‐house counsel to provide legal services for vulnerable adults who may need help managing their legal affairs.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
• 1+ years experience working in a legal office in a legal administrative support capacity
• Keyboarding speed of 50 words per minute
• Intermediate word processing knowledge (MS Office).

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WHO HAVE:

• Who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit
• Completion or partial completion of a Legal Administrative or Paralegal certificate
• Equivalent 3 years experience as a Legal Assistant and/or paralegal (or combination of both, but no certification)

For questions regarding this position, please contact lfeenstra@trustee.bc.ca.

About this Position:

This is a temporary opportunity until December 15, 2026. This position may be extended or become permanent.
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 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 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.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).


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.