Staff Lawyer, Family Duty Counsel - Surrey, Canada - Legal Aid BC

Legal Aid BC

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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Who We Are

Legal Aid BC (LABC) is a non-profit organization, created by the Legal Services Society Act in 1979, to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to some of BC's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens; those who do not have the financial, educational, social or health resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk.

Our vision is client-focused legal aid that ensures access to justice for all, with a mission to provide legal aid services that people need, and to promote better access to justice.

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 service, diversity, integrity, accountability, and leadership.

Legal Aid BC is committed to making equity, diversity, and inclusion part of everything we do. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences to help build the future of legal aid. We care deeply about the culture we are creating and are seeking staff that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting the people we serve and each other. If this sounds like you, please apply_

The Opportunity
As
a Family Duty Counsel, your primary function is to provide services for Surrey and other court locations.

This position works within the context of LABC policies and is responsible for providing legal advice and limited representation in the full range of family/child protection law practice, with some administrative legal support.

This position works with a group of lawyers who provide direct client advice services, and will liaise with other local justice stakeholders.

This position also provides operational support to Family Law Services in developing legal services, programs and law reform.

Key accountabilities include, but aren't limited to:

Provides family/child protection law services including summary legal advice and information to clients, limited representation, and duty counsel services in courts as assigned.
Conducts legal research and prepares required documents.
Develops solutions to family legal problems and provides services for clients in all types of family law matters.
Discusses, negotiates and resolves case matters by working with opposing lawyers, judges, and social workers as appropriate.
Provides day to day supervision and work direction including performance planning, coaching and feedback sessions to support staff.
Supports the work of Family Law Services and Family Law Advice Services.

More About You

You have:

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.
Minimum 5 years of experience is preferred.
4 to 8 years of call is preferred.
Experience supervising support staff.
Experience at Provincial and Supreme Court levels involving the full range of family and child protection law issues.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
All LABC employees are required to provide proof of full COVID19 vaccination as a condition of hire and ongoing employment._

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 pension plan
Support for training and development
An Employee and Family Assistance program
The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)
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)
We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted._