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Staff Solicitor

3 months ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Legal Aid BC Full time
STAFF LAWYER,

PARENTS LEGAL CENTRE

STARTING DATE:

ASAP

Legal Aid BC is in the early stages of, and committed to a transformative journey to embedding Truth, Reconciliation, 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.

All interested and eligible applicants will be considered with due consideration to all protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code.

Reporting to the Managing Lawyer or Excluded Manager, this position works within the context of Legal Aid BC (LABC) policies and is responsible for providing legal counsel and representation, including duty counsel, in the full range of family law practice including separation, divorce, guardianship/access, property division and child protection matters.

This position works collaboratively with community advocates in developing legal services, programs and law reform.

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.

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/child protection law services including summary legal advice and information to clients and individual case representation, and provides duty counsel services in courts as assigned.

Conducts legal research and prepares required documents.
Provides day to day supervision and work direction including performance planning, coaching and feedback sessions to support staff.
Develops and delivers public legal education in family/child protection law as required and time permits.
Collaborates with community advocates through the exchange of information and assistance with LABC work and law reform work.
Builds relationships and partnerships with Indigenous community by attending community cultural events and conferences etc. to network, raise awareness of LABC and services, present information and identify community needs.

Assists in the development and delivery workshops to train band members, Chiefs and Councils and community members (intermediaries and the public) on a variety of issues related to their needs including Child Protection, Family Law Act, and mediation as required.

Provide advice on service issues, policy development, pilot projects, and local practices in the Region.
Develop partnerships and effective working relationships with the private bar and other justice system participants in the Region.

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 at Provincial and Supreme Court levels involving the full range of family and child protection law issues.
A valid BC driver's license is required.
Knowledge of family and child protection law and practice.
Ability to understand and apply LABC Policy and Procedures.
Experience and interest in Public Legal Education (PLE).
Ability to develop resourceful solutions to legal problems of clients and competing claims.
Ability to aggressively assert the rights of persons in family law matters at Provincial and Supreme Court levels.
Demonstrate solid legal analyses of client issues.
Proficiency in computer skills and a good understanding of utilizing new technologies in a dynamic work environment.
Familiarity with administrative principles, practices, policies, and legislative developments relevant to Indigenous programs, services, and activities.
Awareness of government laws and policies impacting Indigenous peoples.

Ability to communicate and establish rapport with Indigenous people and their communities, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and Nation differences.

Understanding of Indigenous issues, cultures, history, Indigenous community groups and agencies, and current challenges facing Indigenous communities.

Demonstrated awareness of cultural diversity issues within the region and experience working with low-income individuals with special needs, such as unique social and economic circumstances, language and literacy considerations, and other challenges.

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Current and previous vendors with Legal Aid BC are subject to a standard internal review of audit and investigation files
Support for training and development
~ 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)
~ 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 workplace