Staff Lawyer, Parents Legal Centers

6 months ago

Duncan, Canada Legal Aid BC Full time

**Location**: Duncan, BC

**Status**:Full-time Permanent

**Affiliation**:Professional Employees Association (PEA)

**Salary range**:Based on year of call - $70,931.93 (Yr1) to $135,907.07 (Yr14) + 10% Staff Lawyer Benefit Plan

(As per the PEA Salary Schedule)

**Competition #**:P080-23

**Application Deadline**:Open until filled

**TREDI STATEMENT**:
Our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is ambitious and foundational.  It informs everything we do, 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. 

The Opportunity The Parents Legal Centre (PLC) takes a holistic approach to family and child protection law. As the Staff Lawyer at the Parents Legal Centre (PLC), you will be part of a team consisting of a managing lawyer, staff lawyer(s), paralegal/advocate(s) and administrative legal assistant(s). Together, you will work to provide advice and representation to PLC clients on family and child protection matters and strive to reach early collaborative resolutions when appropriate. We believe that better outcomes can be achieved when parents receive legal advice and support during the early stages of their family and child protection matters.

Reporting to the Managing Lawyer or Excluded Manager, this position works within the context of Legal Aid BC policies and is responsible for providing legal counsel and representation, including duty counsel, in the full range of family 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.

The paralegal/advocate helps resolve a parent’s underlying non-legal issues, and the administrative assistant oversees client intake and office administration.

**Key accountabilities include, but aren't limited to**:

- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Legal Aid BC work and law reform work.

*

Who We Are

Legal 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-centred legal help for British Columbians experiencing barriers accessing the legal system.

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 & Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and change through leadership.

To understand why legal aid matters, and our commitments to Truth, Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, please explore our website.
- 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 and child protection law issues.
- Or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered. You strive to excee

  • Assistant Manager Garden Center

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Dinter Nursery Full time

    **Assistant Manager Garden Center (Store)** **POSITION OVERVIEW** Reporting to the Garden Center Manager, the Garden Center Assistant Manager is responsible for contributing to the operational success of the store. This is a dynamic role in a positive environment that includes both front-of-house and behind-the-scenes responsibilities. Daily, you will...

  • Equestrian Support Staff

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Queen Margaret's School Full time

    Salary: Queen Margaret's School is looking for** Equestrian Support Staff** to join our team of talented, dedicated and professional horse people. Horses have been central to life at Queen Margaret's school for over 100 years and for 60 years of those years our dedicated Equestrian Program has graduated young competitive riders, who are distinguished by...

  • Equestrian Support Staff

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Queen Margaret's School Full time

    Salary: $16.75 to $18.50 an hour Queen Margaret's School is looking for** Equestrian Support Staff** to join our team of talented, dedicated and professional horse people. Horses have been central to life at Queen Margaret's school for over 100 years and for 60 years of those years our dedicated Equestrian Program has graduated young competitive riders,...

  • Ece Assistant

    5 months ago

    Duncan, Canada International Montessori Academies of Canada Full time

    Education: College/CEGEP - Experience: Experience an asset **Screening questions**: - Are you available for the advertised start date? - Are you currently a student? - Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? - Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? **Long term benefits**: - Maternity and parental benefits - Other...

  • Equestrian Office Administrative Assistant

    5 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Queen Margaret's School Full time

    Staff interested in joining the Queen Margaret's School community must embrace the ethos of independent school education, develop positive relationships with all community members, and contribute to a collaborative learning community. Staff and Faculty are expected to support the school's extensive co-curricular program. - All applicants for this position...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada International Montessori Academies of Canada Full time

    Work Term: Permanent - Work Language: English - Hours: 40 hours per week - Education: College/CEGEP - Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years **Work setting**: - Child care centre - Rural area - Before and after school programs - Willing to relocate - Day care centre or nursery school **Tasks**: - Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers - Develop and...

  • Principal

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Queen Margaret's School Full time

    Work Term: Temporary - Work Language: English - Hours: 40 hours per week - Education: Master's degree - Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years **Work setting**: - Rural area **Tasks**: - Recruit and hire teachers and other staff - Teach - Develop and administer programs for the education and training of students and adults - Direct or supervise the...

  • Modern Languages

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Queen Margaret's School Full time

    Teachers interested in joining Queen Margaret's School community must embrace the ethos of independent school education, develop positive relationships with all community members, and contribute to a collaborative learning community. Faculty are expected to support the school's extensive co-curricular program. Dedicated time for collaborating with a team to...

  • French Language Teacher

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Queen Margaret's School Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - Plan and teach engaging and relevant French classes as assigned, following the British Columbia curriculum - Assess and address student learning styles and implement strategies for promoting student progress - Familiarity with differentiated and leveled language instruction; understanding of TPRS and communicative/experiential models...

  • French Language Teacher

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Queen Margaret's School Full time

    **Responsibilities**: Plan and teach engaging and relevant French classes as assigned, following the British Columbia curriculum Assess and address student learning styles and implement strategies for promoting student progress Familiarity with differentiated and leveled language instruction; understanding of TPRS and communicative/experiential models of...

  • Early Childhood Educator Opportunity

    3 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada International Montessori Academies of Canada Full time

    Job SummaryInternational Montessori Academies of Canada seeks a dedicated and compassionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and education to young children, promoting their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.ResponsibilitiesCare and...

  • Social Services Planning Manager

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Cowichan Tribes Full time

    Education: Master's degree - Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years - Aboriginal studies - Public administration - Social work, other - Social sciences, other - Public health, other - Business administration and management, general - or equivalent experience **Tasks**: - Establish and implement policies and procedures - Assign, co-ordinate and review...

  • Medical Office Assistant

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Cowichan Tribes Full time

    Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year - Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years **Tasks**: - Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas - Provide basic information to clients and the public - Obtain and process information required to provide services - Operate...

  • Spo 24r

    3 months ago

    Duncan, Canada BC Public Service Full time

    Posting Title- SPO 24R (Growth) - Adoptions Worker- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary) Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA - Salary Range- $71,771.66 - $89,268.45 (Growth) annually which includes a 1-Grid Temporary Market Adjustment* at the full...

  • Grade 10-12 English Literature and Language Arts

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Queen Margaret's School Full time

    **Responsibilities**: Plan and teach engaging and relevant advanced Grade 10-12 English Literature and Language Arts classes as assigned, following the British Columbia curriculum. Be familiar with inquiry and experiential based learning strategies. Assess and address student learning styles and implement strategies for promoting student progress using...

  • Grade 11-12 Chemistry/ap Psychology

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Queen Margaret's School Full time

    Applicants interested in joining Queen Margaret's School community must embrace the ethos of an independent school education, the capacity to develop positive relationships with all community members, and the desire to contribute to a collaborative learning community. Applications must include proof of teacher certification and degrees...

  • Infants' Daycare Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada International Montessori Academies of Canada Full time

    Work Term: Permanent - Work Language: English - Hours: 40 hours per week - Education: College/CEGEP - Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years - **Work site environment**: - Noisy - Air conditioned - ** Work setting**: - Child care centre - Rural area - Kindergarten - Before and after school programs - Day care centre or nursery school - ** Tasks**: -...

  • School Secretary

    3 months ago

    Duncan, Canada International Montessori Academy of Canada (IMAC) Full time

    *Job Summary* We are seeking a dedicated School Secretary to join our team. The School Secretary will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the school's administrative functions. *Responsibilities* - Manage the front desk by greeting visitors and parents - Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries in a professional manner - Maintain...

  • Order Clerk, Manufacturing

    5 months ago

    Duncan, Canada Wescon Cedar Products Ltd Full time

    Education: No degree, certificate or diploma - Experience: Will train **Work setting**: - Manufacture **Tasks**: - Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments - Perform routine clerical duties - Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units - Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies - Compile worksheets and specifications of...

  • First Nations/metis/inuit Candidates

    6 months ago

    Duncan, Canada CIBC - Indigenous Recruitment Full time

    **The following job posting and assessment questions were crafted by Kiinago Biinoogi Muskiiki (‘**_Our Children’s Medicine’ _**in English) in consultation with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and other members of the community. Applications housed on this platform provide a unique opportunity for First Nations, Métis and Inuit job seekers to...