The Team
You'll be joining a collaborative team of legal and administrative professionals who work together to support a wide range of litigation and solicitor matters on behalf of the Province. Working alongside lawyers, paralegals, and leadership in both Vancouver and Victoria, you'll contribute to meaningful legal work in a fast-paced environment while being encouraged to share ideas, learn from others, and grow your skills. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, collaboration is encouraged, and everyone is treated with respect and supported to succeed.
The Role
As a Legal Assistant, you'll provide legal and administrative support that helps the team deliver high-quality legal services on behalf of the Province. You'll manage a variety of responsibilities, including preparing legal documents, coordinating correspondence, maintaining legal files, and supporting court filing processes, while working collaboratively with colleagues and client ministries. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful public service in an inclusive and respectful workplace that values diverse perspectives, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary school graduation.
- Enrollment in, or successful completion of a Legal Office Administrative Assistant program from a recognized Canadian institution; OR
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite and Adobe.
- Experience with balancing deadlines and workload, independently and in a team.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Experience with Court Services Online (CSO) and BC Online.
- Experience working as a legal assistant in a Canadian jurisdiction.
- Experience working in a legal office setting in a Canadian jurisdiction.
- Experience working in a government office setting.
- Experience working with the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].
About this Position:
2 Positions are available.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and 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.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.
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: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
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.
