Immigrant Services Society of BC

About Immigrant Services Society of BC

Summary: The right candidate will be a highly motivated and organized individual looking to help shape the development of a brand-new legal clinic to serve refugees and newcomers. Reporting to: Senior Counsel, Clinic Lead and Director – Settlement Services Responsibilities: Assisting the staff lawyers in their day-to-day duties providing valuable support and knowledge. Performing job-related special projects and other duties as assigned by the clinic lead and staff. Assist in the development of the legal clinic and the implementation and ongoing improvement of its administrative systems. Providing front line services to the public and intake services, including taking client information, checking conflicts and making appointments. Drafting legal documents, and correspondence. File management including filing, file organization, and scanning. Compiling document books for filling. Handle business with outside service providers and contractors such as couriers and printers. Contact medical, legal, tribunal and court offices as necessary to obtain necessary information at the direction of staff lawyers. Answer telephones, route calls, take messages and ensure that staff lawyers are informed of important information, communications, dates and requirements. Tracking dates independently with respect to client files and practice management and maintaining the lawyers’ calendars. Coordination of lawyers’ administrative tasks and marketing initiatives. Process and maintain program data, databases, data input and reporting. Report program outcomes and challenges to the clinic lead. Handle travel arrangements and calendar for staff lawyers. Running general errands. Qualifications: Completion of a legal assistant, paralegal or equivalent program of study supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the role OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer. Ability to speak a second language is an asset. Skills and Abilities: Demonstrate a commitment equity and inclusion including a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regard to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance. Demonstrated experience/knowledge of the immigration and refugee system in Canada Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multi-task, organize and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and be a powerful, mature, and efficient communicator who can accommodate and work effectively with people with disabilities. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and expertise or ability to become an expert user of legal management software such as Clio. Excellent composition, grammar, spelling, and editing/proofreading skills. Must possess a high degree of personal initiative and to work independently as well as within a team. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts. Ability to be flexible as circumstances and assignments change. Discretion to perform all duties with complete confidentiality. Ability to possess and maintain a clear Criminal Record Check. Ability to perform other related duties as assigned. Email applications must include “ 2020-LAP-01”in the subject line and can be sent to: [email removed]. Please include cover letter and resume. Closing Date: By 4pm on Monday, March 2, 2020 Salary Rate: $26.86 – $28.51 per hour (based on qualifications, training and experience) Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. ISSofBC offers eligible staff outstanding medical and employer-matched RRSP benefits.

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Company Type: Non-profit Organisation

Company Size: 51 - 250

Revenue: 5 - 25 million (USD)

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