Legal Officer III (Litigation)

Are you a litigation lawyer with experience conducting trials and other hearings in the civil courts and tribunals of British Columbia? Do you have an interest in workers' compensation or occupational health and safety? Apply your skills to contribute to our goals of maintaining the effectiveness and integrity of the services we deliver.

As a Legal Officer III, you'll conduct litigation on behalf of WorkSafeBC, including drafting pleadings and other documents, and preparing for and appearing in civil courts and tribunals on behalf of WorkSafeBC. Consider joining a strong, committed team that values work but understands the need for a healthy lifestyle. Do work that matters, supporting an organization mandated to improve the health and safety of workplaces across the province.

How you'll make a difference: You'll ensure WorkSafeBC is serving stakeholders across B.C. effectively.

Where you'll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you'll work in our Richmond office at a minimum of two days per week.

• Prepare reasoned and persuasive written submissions and correspondence
• Conduct trials and other hearings in the civil courts in BC
• Represent WorkSafeBC in hearings before administrative or regulatory tribunals, and proceedings before government agencies
• Provide direction and advice, and generally act as counsel, relative to the Workers Compensation Act and regulations under that statute
• Provide advice in the form of opinions on legislation, WorkSafeBC activities, evidentiary, legal, and policy matters
• Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Provide client-focused services to internal personnel
• Manage your time and caseload effectively in an environment of frequently evolving priorities
• Clearly and concisely present oral information, advice, and persuasive arguments
• Effectively gather and solicit information from a wide variety of people
• Identify, define, and analyze issues and facts in a systematic way, through the use of appropriate research, interview, and investigative techniques
• Exercise sound judgment and apply law and policy in making decisions and recommendations
• Independently and flexibly plan and organize a demanding workload

Your background and experience

• A degree in law or related degrees
• A member in good standing with the Law Society of BC
• A minimum of five years of recent related experience, within the last eight years, of litigating and practicing law in various courts and other tribunals in BC

We'll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check and successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits
As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offe r .

Salary: $53.08 - $68.61/hourly

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• In addition to your resume, please submit a written submission in the form of a drafting sample. Please provide a sample of a filed court document (e.g. written argument, pleading, factum notice of application or application response) you have drafted that is not protected by solicitor-client privilege (e.g. because it has been filed or submitted in court). Combine the sample in the same document as your resume or cover letter and submit as one PDF document.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.