LEGAL AID BC

POSTING

TO: LABC STAFF (cc: BCGEU)

FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE LEGAL ASSISTANT/INTAKE LEGAL ASSISTANT, FLC

ONE FULL-TIME TERM POSITION – VICTORIA

(To April 30, 2027)

COMPETITION NO: B056-26

DATE POSTED: OCTOBER 23, 2026

CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2026

STARTING DATE: ASAP

SALARY: Job Class 10 ($56,845 - $64,857)

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.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide administrative and legal administrative support for the Department, Managing Lawyer, Lead Lawyer, Staff Lawyer, roster lawyers lead and/or Paralegal/Advocate.



Provide front line services to the public for in-person, online and telephone legal aid programs including intake services Provide legal information and assess eligibility and suitability for services.

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.

VALUES STATEMENT: Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is ambitious and foundational. It informs everything we do, as we defend liberty, equality, autonomy, and dignity; as we dismantle colonization, racism, sexism, ableism, transphobia and homophobia, and all discrimination. These are our values, and they inform our hiring practices too. Our business is aiding people in severe legal distress and necessitates internal and external alignment of practicing these values. Integrating Truth and Reconciliation and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout every aspect of Legal Aid BC is critical to building that culture, and we prioritize ongoing resources to achieve that goal.

DUTIES:

1. PROGRAM COORDINATION:
1. Coordination of the day to day running of the program operations;
2. Assist with the implementation and delivery of the program;
3.



Provide input to and maintain program processes, policies and procedures, create and maintain manuals, and records management;
4. Process and maintain program data, databases, data input and reporting; and
5. Maintain quality control of operating policies established by the lead lawyer and program team.

2. ADMINISTRATION:

1. 1. Draft, produce routine correspondence and legal documents, answer telephone inquiries, provide information on services offered or direct to other community resources;
2. Provide administrative support to the Department, Lead Lawyer, Managing Lawyer, Staff Lawyer, roster lawyers and/or paralegal/advocate(s) including ensuring time keeping is entered into systems;
3. Order pamphlets and office supplies, call for equipment repairs, and maintain library material;
4. Develop and maintain filing system, including storage and destruction;
5. Develop and maintain client file lists, and client records in the database and other LABC systems;
6. Provide required documents to lawyers, clients, and other external contacts as required and respond to follow-up requests and or problems regarding referrals and contracts;
7. Maintain a “bring forward” system, limitation diary, calendar, and calendar shared with roster, Staff, Managing and/or Lead Lawyers;
8. Maintain and reconcile petty cash fund; remit for reimbursement; and
9. Orient, train, schedule, and provide guidance to recent and casual staff and roster lawyers as required.

3. CLIENT FILE MANAGEMENT:

1. 1. Open, process, maintain and close case files;
2. Contact lawyers to arrange services, make ref

📌 Administrative Legal Assistant/Intake Legal Assistant, Term-26 (Victoria)
🏢 Legal Aid BC
📍 Victoria