Legal Assistant, Tribunal - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

Come join our team! If you are looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding, with an organization that values diversity, equity and a shared sense of purpose, look no further.We are proud to say that we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers 2022! The Law Society of BC offers work/life balance, a collegial atmosphere, and an excellent benefits package, including: extended health benefits, a dental plan, a generous health care spending account, and more.Our Tribunal Office is seeking a permanent full-time Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant, Tribunal provides administrative support to the Tribunal Counsel, as well as members of the Law Society Tribunal as needed.The duties of this position include: · Scheduling, organizing and attending pre-hearing, pre-review or case management conferences and other pre-hearing proceedings and recording orders and directions made by the presiding adjudicator and the parties.· Scheduling and attending hearings and reviews, including arranging for court reporters and security.· Producing and delivering hearing notices pursuant to the Law Society Rules.· Providing administrative support to members of hearing panels and review boards, the Tribunal Chair and Tribunal Counsel as required.· Assisting in preparing hearing decisions, including formatting, correcting and inserting material as needed.· Distribution of final hearing decisions, posting the decisions to the Tribunal pages on the website and sending decisions to QuickLaw and CanLII.· Handling inquiries from the public, members, and staff about discipline histories or ongoing hearings and reviews.· Opening, maintaining, and closing Discipline and Credentials hearing administration and exhibit files and maintaining the member database for file tracking and status.· Photocopying documents or organizing electronic documents for distribution to hearing panels, review boards and counsel.· Processing Tribunal expense claims.· Such other duties as assigned.Qualifications· Some post-secondary education, preferably in a Legal Administrative program.· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a legal or other professional environment.· Excellent organizational and communication skills.· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows 13.· Familiarity with Zoom and Sync an asset.To apply, please visit our website at https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/about-us/careers-at-the-law-society/job-postings/. The closing date for this competition is November 18, 2022. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.All Law Society employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless approved for an accommodation.The Law Society of BC supports hybrid work schedules. This position is located at the Law Society of British Columbia office in the Yaletown area of Vancouver, BC with some opportunity to work from home part of the week.845 Cambie StreetVancouver, British ColumbiaV6B 4Z9Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

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