Position: On-Call Casual / Leave Coverage, Legal Administrative Assistant

Deadline: Interviewing on a rolling basis, hiring as soon as possible

Location: Hybrid – Virtual (based in Vancouver, BC – in person if needed)

Wage: $27.85/hour The Society for Children and Youth of BC is a unique, provincial not for profit organization. Our mission is to improve the well-being of children and youth in BC through the advancement of their civic, political, economic, social, cultural and legal rights. Since 1974, the Society has focused on providing a strong voice representing children and youth.

The Legal

Assistant will work a combination of in-office in Vancouver and virtual for our Child and Youth Legal Centre Program. This role requires a candidate who will be responsible for a variety of legal and other administrative duties.

Responsibilities

- As one of the first points of contact with the organization for many, ensure that the profile and reputation of the organization is maintained
- Provide prompt and thorough information when responding to requests
- Open new client files, maintain client files, and prepare files for closing
- Apply proofreading and editing skills to documents and correspondence
- Obtain information and instructions from clients and forward to lawyer
- Book court dates, mediations, appointments with clients
- Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, and communicate with the court registry
- Assist with stats keeping system
- Other LA duties as required
- Assist with training current staff as needed
- Provide relief reception duties as needed
- Keep ED and Managing Lawyer apprised of matters in office

Education, Experience, and Skills

- Diploma in Legal Administration
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal assistant (preferably in family law or child protection); however, a combination of education and experience will be considered
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)




- Strong administrative and organizational skills and above average attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and adapt to changing situations easily
- Ability to work well with all types of personalities and levels of responsibility
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and exhibit sound judgment
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team
- Experience working with young people
- Familiarity with the child and youth sector in BC and the UN Conventions on the Rights of the Child an asset

SCY is committed to inclusion and diversity. Our organization’s success is built on the unique skills and perspectives of each individual. We respect and celebrate the dignity, value and diversity of all. We welcome applications from members of communities who have been traditionally under-represented in this field of work, including First Nations, Inuit, and Metis candidates, persons of colour, persons with disabilities, and persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. This position is subject to a police and vulnerable sector check.

The successful candidate will be able to provide a significant contribution to the Society’s work in promoting children’s access to justice across the province of BC.

We are looking for a dedicated individual to help support and strengthen our growing organization on a casual on call and/or leave coverage basis. The hourly rate for this position is $27.85/hour to start, plus statutory benefits, paid sick days after the 3-month probationary period.

To apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] as soon as possible. Indicate “On-Call Legal Administrative Assistant Position” in the subject line of your email. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $27.85 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6J 1X6

📌 Legal Administrative Assistant - On Call Casual/Leave Coverage (Vancouver)
🏢 Society for Children and Youth of BC
📍 Vancouver