- Professional Employees Association (PEA)Salary range: Based on year of call - $70, Yr1) to $135, Yr % Staff Lawyer Benefit PlanAs per the PEA Salary Schedule)Competition #:
- P021-24Application Deadline: June 21, 2024VALUES STATEMENT: Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is ambitious and foundational. It informs everything we do, as we defend liberty, equality, autonomy, and dignity; as we dismantle colonization, racism, sexism, transphobia and homophobia, and all discrimination. These are our values, and they inform our hiring practices too. Our business is aiding people in severe legal distress and necessitates internal and external alignment of practicing these values. Integrating Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout every aspect of Legal Aid BC is critical to building that culture, and we prioritize ongoing resources to achieve that goal.
- Provides family law services including, summary legal advice and information to clients and individual case representation, and provides duty counsel services in courts as assigned.
- Screening and supporting clients who have experienced family violence
- Conducts legal research and prepares required documents.
- Develops solutions to family problems and acts for clients in all family matters at hearings, trials and appeals in all levels of BC Courts.
- Discusses, negotiates and resolves case matters by working with opposing lawyers, judges, witnesses and police as appropriate.
- Provides day to day supervision and work direction including performance planning, coaching and feedback sessions to support staff.Who We AreLegal Aid BC (LABC) is a non-profit organization established by the Legal Services Society Act in 1979. Our mission is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to BC's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens who lack the necessary resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk. Our vision is to see BC's legal system transformed, by the way LABC represents our clients, into one more equitable and inclusive with a mission to strengthen client-centered legal help for British Columbians experiencing barriers accessing the legal system.
- A degree from a Law School of recognized standing and membership or eligibility for membership in the Law Society of British Columbia.
- Experience as per job posting year of call requirements, in general practice with an emphasis on family and child protection law.
- Experience supervising support staff.
- Experience at Provincial and Supreme Court levels involving the full range of family law issues.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.We Offer A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (based on your employment status and affiliation including:
- Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LABC
- An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LABC
- A generous defined benefit pension plan
- Support for training and development
- An Employee and Family Assistance program
- The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)
- Support for a healthy work/life balance
- Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves) 13 paid statutory holidays
- An opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions (LABC reserves the right to change this policy at any time)
- Transit friendly employer for eligible staff to have their commute subsidized
- Dog-friendly offices
- Dedicated Cultural Leave provisions for Indigenous employees
- An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and Indigenous employees Council and Accessibility Committee of employees from equity-seeking groups that advises on ongoing improvements and investments in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at our workplaceFor additional information regarding our extensive benefits package, please explore our careers page.
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Staff Lawyers, Family Law Clinic - British Columbia, Canada - Legal Aid BC
Description
*Location*: To be determined*Status: *Full-time, Permanent*Affiliation:The OpportunityLABC is currently in the planning stages of launching a Family Law clinic to provide in-person and virtual services to clients who have experienced or are experiencing family violence.
The clinic model will further improve legal aid services across B.C. and provide increased support for people leaving dangerous situations.LABC is creating an eligibility list and is asking for expressions of interest in this innovative new service delivery model.
We are in the process of determining where the clinic operations will be located, which is to be finalized in June 2024 in anticipation of a fall launch.
If you are interested in being part of this exciting initiative as a staff lawyer, please submit your resume.Once the clinic locations are finalized, LABC will reach out to applicants to confirm their continued interest based on the needs of each service region.
Reporting to the Managing Lawyer or Excluded Manager, this position works within the context of LABC policies and is responsible for providing legal counsel and representation, including duty counsel, in the full range of family/child protection law practice including separation, divorce, custody/access, property division and child protection matters.
This position works collaboratively with community advocates in developing legal services, programs and law reform.Key accountabilities include, but aren't limited to:
At LABC, we know that our continued ability to help the people who need us is due to the hardworking individuals who make up our team, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in need.
We foster a positive culture of open communication for our team to thrive within, underpinned by our values of client focus, advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and change through leadership._Legal Aid BC is in the early stages of, and committed to a transformative journey of embedding Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in all aspects of our work.
We seek talent from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis descent, persons with diverse abilities, gender diverse, racialized, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, be a part of this exciting stage of Legal Aid BC's growth.
We care deeply about the culture we are building and are looking for staff members who not only excel in their respective areas but are also passionate about supporting the people we serve and each other.
If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.All interested and eligible applicants will be considered with due consideration to all protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code.
If we can do anything to make your application experience a positive and equitable one, we want to hear from you on what we can do better._To understand why legal aid matters, and our commitments to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, please explore our website, planning and guiding documents.*The Ideal Candidate*You have:If you are interested in joining us – visit our careers page for the *full job posting* and apply now_We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted.
_Job Types:
Full-time, PermanentPay: $70,931.93-$135,907.07 per year
Work Location:
In person
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