工作地点Vancouver, BC
Indigenous Community Legal Worker-Advocate/Paralegal
雇主Legal Aid BC
截止日期2026-10-29
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Job ID2970
发布日期2026-10-14
主要要求 · 27 条
- Basic requirements
- grade 12 education supplemented by post-secondary education in Law, Criminology, Library Science, and/or Social Work, or Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate from a recognized educational institute
- minimum 5 years relevant experience in a legal environment and/or as outlined in rated requirements
- ability to communicate effectively in English
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Rated requirements
- general knowledge of child protection, family, criminal and other civil and administrative legal proceedings that affect low income people
- knowledge of collaborative processes and the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s Collaborative Practice and Decision-Making Policy.
- knowledge of various community resources available
- knowledge of LABC policies and procedures
- excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in person, by telephone and by email
- ability to analyze/assess legal problems and provide legal information/advice
- ability to conduct legal research, and advocate for clients
- ability to prepare basic legal correspondence and court documents
- ability to recognize and diffuse stressful situations and deal with clients in a sensitive manner
- ability to make and maintain effective contacts with agencies, organizations, and other community groups
- ability to be discreet and manage confidential information
- ability to work well with others in a team setting
- must be familiar with general software applications (MS Word, Outlook, Excel)
- must have a strong desire to assist disadvantaged clients, including those experiencing family violence or addiction issues, those with low income, those with mental disabilities, or those whose first language is not English
- demonstrated awareness of the community's cultural diversity, particularly Indigenous cultures.
- knowledge of local community resources and familiar with the structure and history of Indigenous communities within BC.
- This competition may require skills testing based on the qualifications for this position such as:
- Microsoft 365 (Office Suite) – Word, Excel, Outlook
- Employment is conditional upon completing and obtaining clearance from the following:
- Criminal Record Check (CRC) in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act
- Security clearance check by BC Corrections including a Canadian Police Information Computer (CPIC) system check
主要职责 · 28 条
- 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 benefits, 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 or external referrals; and
- Perform other related duties as required.