The Kootenay Access Legal Clinic (KALC) operating under the Community Legal Clinic Operating Society of BC is currently recruiting for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our team of professionals. KALC is committed to providing access to justice to the Kootenay region by providing free quality legal services and education to the community with a trauma informed approach. The organization is committed to a client-centered approach for removing barriers to justice for gender diverse individuals, indigenous communities and other marginalized communities. KALC offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Reporting to the to the Clinic Staff Lawyer(s), you will be joining a team responsible for providing free legal services to the Kootenays with offices located in Nelson.

The Legal Assistant provides administrative support and assistance to the Clinic Staff Lawyer(s) in the Nelson office. Under the guidance of the Clinic Staff Lawyer(s), the Legal Assistant will assist with the delivery of legal services in the areas of litigation by: filing court documents, drafting, preparing and proofreading legal, administration documents and correspondence, compiling information and other various tasks as required by the Clinic Staff Lawyer(s). The Legal Assistant will perform administrative tasks including maintaining, organizing and filing documents and correspondence, responding to client inquires and conducting follow-up meetings, being responsible for maintaining the Clinic Staff Lawyer(s)’s calendar,



calls from clients, directing clients to the appropriate staff member or referring to outside organizations or agencies. Other general administrative and reception related duties may also be assigned.

Candidates will have :

- a diploma in paralegal studies or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training in an administrative or paralegal function, preferably within a legal workplace;
- demonstrated administrative, organizational and written and verbal communication skills: fundamental to this position;
- proficiency with Word, Excel and BC Online;
- full privilege Driver’s License for the Province of BC required.

Compensation - $55,000-$65,000 annual (Benefit and Pension)

All successful candidate(s) will be required to have a Police Information Check (PIC) as a condition of employment (Note - Not required as part of the application process, however, a PIC will be required upon consideration for employment).

This position is based on 35 hours per week and will be primarily be Monday to Friday. On occasion, candidates may be required to work the occasional evening and/or weekend.

If you wish to pursue this opportunity positions, please forward your cover letter and resume along with the required certifications and licenses to: [email protected]

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant (Nelson)
🏢 Kootenay Access Legal Clinic
📍 Nelson