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The Opportunity: LSS has received funding from the provincial government to expand a new child protection service, the Parents Legal Centre (PLC), throughout the province. As part of the Indigenous Services Division, the PLCs will have a focus on serving Indigenous people. As the Administrative Legal Assistant/Intake Legal Assistant (ALA/ILA), PLC, you will be part of a team working to assist parents with child protection matters to reach early collaborative resolutions where appropriate. The Parents Legal Centre take s a holistic approach early in the child protection process to help families stay together where possible. The PLC supports parents to resolve not only their legal matter but also the underlying non-legal issues, such as housing or addictions, which often contribute to protection concerns in the first place. Better outcomes may be achieved when parents access legal advice and support at the early stages in their interaction with child protection authorities. Who We Are: The Legal Services Society (LSS) is the provincial legal aid provider in British Columbia. As a non-profit organization, our goal is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to people with low incomes in BC. We assist some of BC’s most vulnerable and marginalized citizens: those who do not have the financial, educational, social or health resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk. As PLC Administrative Legal Assistant/Intake Legal Assistant you will: provide administrative support to the PLC lawyers and advocates/paralegals; provide front line services to the public and intake services, including taking client information, identify legal problems and urgency, assess eligibility, give legal information and verify legal advice, check conflicts and make appointments; draft, produce routine correspondence and legal documents, answer telephone inquiries, provide information on services offered or direct to other services; manage client filing system (paper and electronic); process and maintain program data, databases, data input and reporting; liaise with other agencies in the community that provide assistance to our clients; work in collaboration with PLC team (managing lawyer, lawyer(s), paralegal/advocate(s) and other administrative legal assistant(s)) and liaise with other LSS intake assistants. The Ideal Candidate: You have completed Legal Administration courses or program, or courses in Law or Sociology supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience in a law environment and one (1) year of intake experience. You have a strong desire to assist disadvantaged clients, including those experiencing family violence or addiction issues, those with low income, or those with mental disabilities. You have an awareness of a community’s cultural diversity, particularly Indigenous cultures. You strive to exceed expectations and are a team player. We Offer: A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including: four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LSS an excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LSS a generous pension plan support for training and development an Employee and Family Assistance program the opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.) generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves) 13 paid statutory holidays For more information please see LSS website for the position(s) posting with full job requirements : https://www.lss.bc.ca/general/currentVacancies.php Interested candidates should submit a covering letter, together with a résumé, outlining how their qualifications meet the position requirements and quote which competition they are applying for, to: Legal Service Society Human Resources Department 400-510 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3A8 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.legalaid.bc.ca Deadline for applications is April 25, 2019. The Legal Services Society is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian Society. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from indigenous people, visible minorities, women and persons with disabilities. We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Our client is a leading full-service firm centrally located and servicing major clients in the Fraser Valley.  In order to prepare for senior retirements, the firm is seeking to add a corporate commercial associate at the 3-7 year level.  The successful candidate will work along aside a peer and under the mentorship of a senior lawyer.  This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and entrepreneurial lawyer who is excited to work towards a leadership position.  This is an exclusive search.   Job Reference 518.

City Surrey or Kelowna Title Legal Counsel Branch FortisBC Holdings Inc Department Legal Affiliation Management & Exempt Position Overview FortisBC is currently seeking 2 candidates for the position of full-time Legal Counsel to work out of our Surrey, BC office or our Kelowna, BC office. We are looking for a 3-6 year call and a 6 year plus call. These positions report to the Director, Legal Services.  Please specify on your cover letter the office location of your preference.   We are seeking a corporate and commercial lawyer with experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and goods and services agreements. Experience in any of the following areas is an asset:   Advertising and marketing law review, including CASL compliance; Funding and project development agreements; Energy supply agreements, including power purchase agreements, ISDAs and Gas EDIs; Advising a customer service department; M&A, securities, corporate finance and banking law; First Nations law; and Regulatory law   These positions require a confident, commercially-minded lawyer with the proven ability to work independently while managing complex projects, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, attention to detail and a pro-active approach. Responsibilities Provide legal advice in relation to British Columbia law and support negotiations. Research legal principles, interview business owners and prepare legal opinions or documents that are consistent with corporate policies, standards, principles and goals. Manage legal files and business owners’ expectations. Assist business owners in understanding legal issues relative to designated operational areas. Negotiate and draft complex legal agreements and related documentation to reflect instructions within overall corporate, business and regulatory strategies for key business areas of the organization. Requirements Education and Experience:   Law degree (LLB or JD) plus at least 3 years of post-call experience for the 3-6 year call position and 6 year plus post-call experience for the 6 year plus call position, either in an in-house legal department or in a law firm.   To be considered for this position, a candidate must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of BC.   Technical Competencies:   Extensive experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts Ability to work independently and take instructions directly from business owners High level of organizational skills with strong analytical ability and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects concurrently Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Strong writing and advocacy skills The ability to present legal issues to people in a variety of positions Demonstrated ability to analyze, research, evaluate and interpret legislation and legal issues Demonstrated ability to provide legal opinions and advice Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications Additional Information This position will involve occasional travel, primarily within BC, and the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule based on operational needs.  

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Hamilton Duncan, located in one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, offers a commitment to excellence in law, a diverse practice representing clients in a wide range of interesting and challenging matters, the opportunity to develop one’s career and the flexibility to have a life outside of work. We are a full-service firm, and we boast a strong track record of assisting our clients to achieve their goals and objectives by providing experienced, innovative, and superior legal services. We look for people who share our goals for personal and professional fulfillment and who value a firm culture and management style that fosters respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual responsibility, initiative, and creativity. We are looking for an experienced Solicitor to join our growing practice. QUALIFICATIONS Law degree combined with minimum of 7 years of experience as a Solicitor in the areas of real estate development and corporate commercial real estate related work Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia Experience with managing large real estate development projects Comfortable with drafting and providing legal advice on various real estate and commercial contracts; Experience with negotiation and preparation of purchase and development agreements Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients in the local community Strong business acumen with negotiation, interpersonal, and drafting skills Excellent analytical capabilities and judgment Proactive and organized work style Ability to influence others when explaining/presenting complex ideas Willingness to work collaboratively as a part of a dedicated team Ability to establish clear direction to others, and comfortable with task delegation We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed and selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are a rapidly growing firm with a varied practice located in Surrey Central. We are seeking a junior associate lawyer. We offer a friendly and fast paced working environment and take pride in offering timely and practical advice to our clients. A minimum of 1-5 years experience in civil litigation and/or personal injury would be an asset. Qualifications: Be honest and friendly, have excellent communication skills, be organized, and detail orientated, have consistent dedication to providing quality client services and have strong interpersonal and people skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please contact us in confidence should you have interest in our firm. Note: Salary is negotiable for the right candidate.  

We are a rapidly growing firm with a varied practice located in Surrey Central. We are seeking a junior associate lawyer. We offer a friendly and fast paced working environment and take pride in offering timely and practical advice to our clients. A minimum of 1-5 years experience in civil litigation and/or personal injury would be an asset. Qualifications: Be honest and friendly, have excellent communication skills, be organized, and detail orientated, have consistent dedication to providing quality client services and have strong interpersonal and people skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please contact us in confidence should you have interest in our firm. Note: Salary is negotiable for the right candidate.