BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Central Services Group, Legal Services Branch, Ministry of Attorney General provides specialized legal services to key ministries and areas within government that provide centralized services to the rest of government. The diverse subject areas of legal practice within the Central Services Group include freedom of information and privacy, corporate finance and securities, and commercial, corporate and transactional services in the areas of procurement, real property, construction, information management / information technology, intellectual property and trade.

The Role
The Legal Office Manager plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Central Services Group (Legal Services Branch / Ministry of Attorney General) (the “Group”)by coordinating the delivery of administrative, financial, records management and confidential human resource functions.  Working in a fast-paced legal environment, this role provides leadership, guidance and support to the Group, including direct supervision of legal assistants, while working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external partners to ensure efficient and professional service delivery. The Legal Office Manager is required to perform the duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision, maintaining confidentiality and using discretion when addressing sensitive issues. The position values strong communication, teamwork, adaptability and inclusive leadership to support diverse teams and evolving needs across different office environments.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• A legal assistant certificate from a recognized institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a legal environment may be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years of recent (within the last 5 years) experience working as a Legal Assistant (or equivalent).

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Secondary school graduation, plus a legal assistant certificate/diploma from a recognized institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a legal office environment.
• More than 2 years of recent (within the last 5 years) experience working as a Legal Assistant (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 1 year of human resources experience, including interpreting and advising on policy, recruitment, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee relations and performance management.
• Experience in leading teams or supervising staff, which may, include allocation of work, training, mentorship, performance management of direct reports or peer to peer training.
• Experience in the management of the provision of legal administrative support services, coordinating overall workflow and developing options to ensure the delivery of work product in a demanding office environment with shifting priorities.
• Recent experience (within the last 18 months) working for the Ministry of Attorney General.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Margo.Lang@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
1 Position is available.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.