Administrative/Intake Legal Assistant, Intake

• Status: *Full-time Permanent
• Location*: Vancouver, BC
• Affiliation: *British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU)

*Salary range: *Job Class 9 (Market Adjusted) \*under review\*
($48,211 - $55,055)

• Competition #: *B028-23
• Application Deadline: *July 20, 2023

We are seeking an *Administrative/Intake Legal Assistant, Intake *to join our team.
*The Opportunity*
As an Administrative/Intake Legal Assistant, *your* *primary function* is to

• Provide front line services to the public for in-person, online and telephone legal aid programs including intake services. Provide legal information and assess eligibility and suitability for services.
• Provide administrative and legal secretarial support for the Managing Lawyer, Lead Lawyer, Staff Lawyer, roster lawyers lead and/or Paralegal/Advocate

Key Accountabilities Include, But Aren't Limited To

• Draft, produce routine correspondence and legal documents, answer telephone inquiries, provide information on services offered or direct to other community resources;
• Coordination of the day to day running of the program operations;
• Answer visitor and telephone enquiries, identify legal problems and urgency, give legal information/verified legal advice provided by the lawyer, check lawyer/client conflicts, and make appointments
• Open, process, maintain and close case files;

*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.
_Legal Aid BC is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to the future of legal aid. 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. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply._
*The Ideal Candidate*
You Have

• Minimum of 1 year of Intake experience
• Minimum of 5 years of Administration experience in a law environment
• Grade 12 education supplemented by completed Legal Administration courses or program
• An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered. You strive to exceed expectations and are a team player.
• Completed courses in Law, Sociology or related disciplines

*We Offer*
A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (based on your employment status and affiliation) including:

• An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LABC
• The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)
• An opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions (LABC reserves the right to change this policy at any time)
• A healthy work/life balance
• Support for training and development
• 13 paid statutory holidays
• A generous pension plan
• Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LABC
• Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves)
• An Employee and Family Assistance program

_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
Salary: $48,211.00-$55,055.00 per year
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