Legal Counsel

Legal CounselKamloops, BC
If you're a practicing family law lawyer working in the social justice field and wanting to make a difference in the lives of BC families - look no further!
Keep reading to find out how this role may be a great fit for you!
We are thrilled you have decided to explore a career with the BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA). The BCFMA is responsible for supporting BC families by providing a free service to track and collect child and spousal support. We are passionate about what we do and the clients we serve and are proud of delivering exceptional service in a client-focused way.
Our in-house Legal Counsel positions assist in the effective administration of child/spousal maintenance support through the provision of legal services to the Agency and providing BCFMA staff with advice on all aspects of family maintenance law.
It's an exciting time to join the BCFMA and we're looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you'd also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and let's not forget our awesome pension plan as just a few of the benefits BCFMA employees are eligible for. Most importantly, you would be making a difference in the lives of families in BC!
The BCFMA is currently offering a full-time Legal Counsel position located in our office in Kamloops, BC.
What can I expect in the Legal Counsel role?
Providing managers, enforcement officers and other BCFMA staff with advice on all aspects of family maintenance law.
Responsible for preparing cases for Court and making Court appearances as a representative of the BC Family Maintenance Agency.
Working effectively with legal assistant team members to provide high quality and timely legal services.
Effectively communicating with other stakeholders in the family law legal system including payors and recipients.
What will you need to be successful?
Be a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia and bring a minimum of two years of Family Law and Court experience.
Familiarity with real estate transactions is required.
We are a high-volume environment that requires an attention to detail and a high level of organizational skill.
Our lawyers are part of multidisciplinary teams, and therefore the ability to work collaboratively with others is key to success.
At the BCFMA we invest in on-the-job training and provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development. We offer comprehensive employee benefits including:
On-the-job training
Ongoing learning and development
Extended health
Dental
BC MSP
Disability insurance
Company paid sick time
Flex days
A generous vacation policy
The annual salary for this position ranges from $82,593.10 to $137,763.27 depending on Years of Call. Candidates must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to apply for this full-time opportunity. This is a unionized position and is covered by the PEA/BCFMA collective agreement.
We are committed to promoting equity, anti-racism and multi-culturalism, addressing social and health issues such as mental health and poverty, and providing services that make communities safer. We strive for lasting and meaningful reconciliation through Indigenous-specific community recognition, outreach, and relationship building efforts.
We would like to thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered for this role will be contacted.
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