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1 week ago
**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 **Legal Navigator,, **your primary function is to provide enhanced support and referral services to people facing legal issues. This position works in collaboration with duty counsel, lawyers and other justice system stakeholders to help people who require support with a range of issues such as addictions, employment, or housing instability or mental illness, court and justice system information.
Key accountabilities include, but aren't limited to:
- Working at locations as required (example: local court, and other offsite locations), call centre and/or a community agency;
- Assist duty counsel and defence counsel in preparation of release plans tailored to client’s needs;
- Explain LABC coverage and financial eligibility criteria;
- Assist with requests from duty counsel/lawyers for assistance to address related social issues such as addictions, mental health support, housing, income assistance and other non-legal issues
- Help clients navigate the court process
**More About You**
You have:
- Grade 12 education supplemented by post-secondary courses in Law, Communications, Education, Criminology, Sociology, or other related disciplines
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience as outlined in rated requirements
- Proficient in basic legal research and Internet research
- Minimum typing speed 35wpm
- Basic skill in MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel
- Understanding of confidentiality
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- All LABC employees are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 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._
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- VRSP
- Wellness program