LEGAL AID BC

POSTING

TO: LABC STAFF (cc: PEA)

FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

POSITION: STAFF LAWYER, FLC SURREY

ONE REGULAR FULL TIME POSITION

COMPETITION NO: P055-26

DATE POSTED: OCTOBER 22, 2026

CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 30, 2026

STARTING DATE: ASAP

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Maximum Year Call 15

SALARY: Based on year of call - $77,509.24 (Yr1) to $152,688.57 (Yr15) + 10% Staff Lawyer Benefit Plan (As per the PEA Salary Schedule)

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.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Reporting to the Managing Lawyer or Excluded Manager, this position works within the context of Legal Aid BC (LABC) policies and is responsible for providing legal counsel and representation, including duty counsel, in thefull range of family/child protection law practice including separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, property division and child protection matters. This position works collaboratively with community advocates in developing legal services, programs and law reform.

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.

DUTIES

1. Provides family law services including summary legal advice and information to clients and individual case representation and provides duty counsel services in courts as assigned.
2. Screening and supporting clients who have experienced family violence
3. Conducts legal research and prepares required documents.
4. Develops solutions to family problems and acts for clients in all family matters at hearings, trials and appeals in all levels of BC Courts.
5. Discusses, negotiates and resolves case matters by working with opposing lawyers, judges, witnesses and police as appropriate.
6. Provides day to day supervision and work direction including performance planning, coaching and feedback sessions to support staff.
7. Collaborates with community advocates through the exchange of information and assistance with LABC work and law reform work.
8. Builds reciprocal relationships and partnerships with local community, including Indigenous community by attending community cultural events and conferences etc. to network, raise awareness of LABC and services, present information and identify community needs.
9. Provides advice on service issues, policy development, pilot projects, and local practices in the Region.
10. Completes time logs and monthly caseload reports as requested and in accordance with standard requirements.
11. Develops partnerships and effective working relationships with the private bar and other justice system participants in the Region.
12. Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

- A degree from a Law School of recognized standing and membership or eligibility for membership in the Law Society of British Columbia.
- Experience as per job posting year of call requirements, in general practice with an emphasis on family and child protection law.
- Experience supervising support staff.
- Experience at Provincial and Supreme Court levels involving the full range of family law and child protection issues.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A valid BC driver’s license is required
- Must be willing and able to travel throughout BC

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Knowledge of family and child protection law and practice and a deep understanding of the impact of family violence.
- Experience screening for family violence, doing risk assessments and safety planning.
- Ability to understand trauma and its effects on memory, cognition, communication, and relationships.
- Ability to work with people who have experienced trauma and expe

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