LEGAL AID BC

POSTING

TO: LABC STAFF (cc: BCGEU)

FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

POSITION: INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY LEGAL WORKER – ADVOCATE/PARALEGAL, PLC – VICTORIA

(To February 29, 2028)

SALARY: Job Class 16 (Market Adjusted) ($ 67,053 - $ 76,597)

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (35 hours/week, Monday to Friday)

This position is not on the modified workweek.

Legal Aid BC is in the early stages of, and committed to a transformative journey to embedding Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in all aspects of our work. We seek talent from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis descent, persons with disabilities, gender diverse, racialized, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community be a part of this exciting stage of Legal Aid BC's growth.

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. All interested and eligible applicants will be considered with due consideration to all protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code. If we can do anything to make your application experience a positive and equitable one, we want to hear from you on what we can do better.

Pursuant to approval granted under the Special Programs section of the BC Human Rights Code, this position is only open to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry. Applicants must self-identify within their resume and/or cover letter to be considered for this position.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:





The following job duties are illustrative examples and shall not be construed as an exhaustive description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

JOB DUTIES AND TASKS

CIVIL/POVERTY LAW ADVICE AND ADVOCACY TO INDIGENOUS CLIENTS:

- Collect and review intake materials for LABC referral application;
- Establish and maintain client files;
- Assess issues/needs/urgency and status of matter(s), including any legal proceedings;
- Meet and interview clients, provide brief legal advice, consider next steps;
- Ensure client has legal representation prior to court appearances as appropriate;
- Conduct any summary research;
- Consult with supervising lawyer and provide summary advice;
- Assist with basic case preparation, including documents;
- Assist with drafting correspondence as required;
- Provide referrals to and liaison with external advocates, private bar/pro bono counsel;
- Negotiate settlements with third parties, including the Ministry of Children and Family Development;
- Provide advocacy at collaborative meetings and support at court; and
- Prepare and provide self-help materials, including precedents related to areas of civil law such as access to advantages, health, Indian residential schools settlement, wills, and estates and on and off reserve housing.

LIAISE WITH AND PROVIDE LEGAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY:





- Build relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities to network, raise awareness of LABC services, present information and identify community needs, including developing and conducting workshops to train band members, Chief and Council and community members (intermediaries and the public) on a variety of issues related to their needs including child protection, family law, civil law and mediation;
- Build and maintain relationships with services in the community, including but not limited to drug and alcohol, mental health, housing, parenting support and counselling groups and services; and
- Distribute public legal education (PLE) materials and describe the material in a culturally meaningful way.

PROVIDE CLIENT LIAISON AND SUPPORT ON LEGAL MATTERS:

- Assist Indigenous clients with identification and access of appropriate LABC services including legal representation and mediation;
- Attend court with client, liaise for client with the Ministry of Children and Family Development or Delegated Aboriginal Agency, LABC lawyer, duty counsel, band members to foster a holistic approach;
- Provide orientation for clients on civil and family law justice system process including child protection, mediation and other options; and
- Assist duty counsel at court house by working directly with clients explaining process and conducting interviews.

PROVIDE OTHER RELATED DUTIES:

- Provide input into the development of PLE materials that are culturally appropriate as needed;
- Collect client documents and information in support of intake applications and provide to LABC intake for processing and decision making;
- Refer clients to other LABC services o

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