Full-time legal assistant/clerk

Posting Title CLK 12R - Member Legal Assistant – Closing date extended

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service - Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division

BC Human Rights Tribunal

The Human Rights Tribunal is an independent quasi-judicial Tribunal established by the Human Rights Code (“Code”) to provide dispute resolution services in human rights matters. The Tribunal receives, mediates, and adjudicates complaints in human rights matters.

The Member Legal Assistant supports Tribunal Members, the Chair, and the Registrar by helping manage cases and hearings from start to finish. This role prepares and reviews documents, does basic legal research, proofreads and releases decisions, helps organize and schedule hearings, and keeps records up to date. This role is well suited to someone who is organized, pays close attention to detail, and enjoys supporting important public‑facing work.

Certificate or coursework in a legal administrative assistant program and 1 year related experience; Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED) and 2-years related experience; Experience working in a near paperless environment, using only online or computer-based systems to manage work, document outcomes and record statistical data.

Experience working in a legal office.

Experience with computer software tools and techniques used for legal purposes (e.g. Adobe Acrobat, and MS Office, Summation).

Experience with computer software tools and techniques used for legal purposes including electronic case management and diarizing tasks.

This is a 12-month temporary opportunity. This position may be extended or become permanent.

Flexible work options are available; An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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