Paralegal

**Status**:Regular, Full-Time
**Number of Positions**:1
**Work Location**:Hybrid (a combination of in-office and remote work)

**What you’ll be doing**

The Paralegal also conducts legal research and interviews and coordinates the BC College of Nurses and Midwives’ (BCCNM) response to matters before external bodies such as the Health Professions Review Board (HPRB), Office of the Ombudsperson, Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner, and the Human Rights Tribunal.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Under the direction of Legal Counsel, and in response to requests for information, the Paralegal collates and reviews all documentation to determine what information can be released to third parties, in compliance with FIPPA and the HPA. This may include assessing documentation for privilege and confidentiality, escalating to Legal Counsel when required, and drafting correspondence accordingly.
- Under the direction of Legal Counsel, the Executive Director/Deputy Registrar or the Directors, IDM, conducts legal research into case law, legal developments and precedents including verdict, penalty, costs, discreet questions that arise on investigation and discipline files, and drafting research memoranda and papers for review.
- Under the supervision of Legal Counsel, the Paralegal will provide additional support to IDM’s other paralegal who prepares materials for disciplinary hearings, section 35 proceedings and/or court proceedings.
- Under the direction of Legal Counsel, the Paralegal may be required to conduct interviews with registrants, witnesses and other parties in relation to complaints and/or hearings to clarify facts and obtain additional information.
- Maintains the record tracking system for interim risk management during investigation and prepares reports as needed. Ensures other program data is accurate and up to date.

**Your education & skills**
- Graduate of a Paralegal program or a relevant undergraduate degree plus experience supporting legal counsel; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, which can include paralegal training and experience and/or experience working in complaints, dispute resolution or discipline environments.
- Three to five years’ experience in a regulatory organization in support of boards, statutory committees, or other communal decision-making processes, or equivalent experience in government or other non-profit organizations.
- Excellent legal drafting skills required.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act is preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Health Professions Act, Health Professions Review Board Rules and Guidelines, and the Administrative Tribunals Act (ATA) is preferred.
- Committed to practice that is culturally safe, aware and humble with a desire to participate in collective learning.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong research skills, good attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information.
- Demonstrated experience dealing with individuals at all levels in a professional environment.
- Proven organizational skills as well as ability to manage an independent workload while contributing effectively to the team.
- Ability to work to time constraints and meet tight deadlines.
- Effective interviewing and transcribing skills is an asset.
- Advanced skills with MS Office required. Experience with MS CRM Dynamics and MS SharePoint is an asset.

**How to Apply**

**Please note**: BCCNM is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all College staff. Any employee hired must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or must have a BCCNM approved exemption before beginning work for the College.

**About the BC College of Nurses & Midwives**

The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (“BCCNM”) is the college empowered under the Health Professions Act to regulate the practice of all licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered midwives, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses in British Columbia. Regulation helps to protect the public by ensuring that professional care or service received by the public is competent, ethical, and meets the standards that society views as acceptable.