Job Description

Overview

We're looking for a legal assistant with litigation or administrative tribunal experience to provide administrative support to lawyers in the Prohibited Action Complaints section of our Law and Policy department at our head office in Richmond.

Our Prohibited Action Complaints team conducts written hearings for complaints made under the Workers Compensation Act related to workplace reprisals for exercising health and safety rights under the WCA.

If you're a good communicator and self-starter, and want to be part of a committed group that provides key services supporting our organization's strategic goals of improving the health and safety of workplaces across BC, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do

As a legal assistant you will:

• Provide administrative support to the lawyers on the Prohibited Action Complaints team for the full life cycle of a complaint
• Maintain a case load of diversified files for lawyers by creating and assembling new files, drafting correspondence to parties regarding steps in the process, assembling evidence and argument submissions, managing referrals to external mediation service providers and sending hearing decisions to parties
• Address telephone inquiries, and routine and technical questions

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Independently prioritize, plan, and maintain a heavy and diverse workload within time constraints and strict deadlines, with frequent interruptions, while taking into account policies and procedures
• Communicate accurately and effectively, both orally and in writing, using clear and concise language, while maintaining confidentiality
• Exhibit professionalism and diplomacy with individuals of varied backgrounds, respond tactfully to clients in stressful situations, and respond flexibly to changing priorities
• Gather and analyze information, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend an appropriate course of action

Your experience and educational background:

• A certificate in legal administrative training, combined with a minimum of two years of experience as a legal administrative assistant
• Above average Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• A typing speed of 45 words per minute
• A thorough understanding of litigation and/or administrative tribunal practice

Application requirements:

In addition to your resume, please submit your most up-to-date cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date of the competition.

If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email at the time you submit your application.

Who are we?

At WorkSafeBC, we're dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries and diseases occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work diligently to sustain our workers compensation system for today and future generations. We're honoured to serve the 2.4 million workers and 245,000 registered employers in our province.

WorkSafeBC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In implementing the policy, WorkSafeBC will consider its obligations to accommodate those staff who are unable to be vaccinated.

We recognize that our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, and which reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important and so are the people we do it for.

Our benefits

Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits and contributions toward your retirement pension. We also offer continuous learning opportunities, leadership development programs, and tuition reimbursement to make your career at WorkSafeBC rewarding. As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work -- and life.

We've adopted a hybrid model offering opportunities to work remotely within BC and onsite based on the operational needs of the position.

Learn more about .

If you're the successful applicant, we'll be making a conditional offer contingent upon you clearing a criminal record check under the . At the time of offer, you'll need to provide consent for a criminal record check. Once we receive clearance, we'll confirm your offer of employment.

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Thank you, in advance, for applying.