Articling Student, Parents Legal Centre Prince George

Legal Aid BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Aid BC is seeking two Articling Students for a full-time term role. The position offers practical experience in various areas of law, including child protection and immigration. Ideal candidates will possess a law degree and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Benefits

Four weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance program

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Transit friendly employer

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with low income clients is an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant substantive law and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients for initial meetings and summary advice services.
• Attend court for child protection and family law proceedings.
• Draft legal documents and pleadings.

Skills

Client Interaction

Legal Research

Teamwork

Education

Degree from a Law School

Post-secondary education in social work

Job description

Location: Prince George, BC

Status: Full-Time Term – From September 2, 2025, to August 31, 2026

Affiliation: Professional Employees Association (PEA)

Salary: $52,885.25 (As per the PEA Salary Schedule)

Competition #: P011-25

Application Deadline: May 26, 2025

VALUES STATEMENT:

Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is ambitious and foundational. It informs everything we do, as we defend liberty, equality, autonomy, and dignity; as we dismantle colonization, racism, sexism, transphobia and homophobia, and all discrimination. These are our values, and they inform our hiring practices too. Our business is aiding people in severe legal distress and necessitates internal and external alignment of practicing these values. Integrating Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout every aspect of Legal Aid BC is critical to building that culture, and we prioritize ongoing resources to achieve that goal.

We are seeking two Articling Students to join our team.

The Opportunity

As an Articling Student,your primary function is reporting to the Managing Lawyer, this position will gain practical experience in child protection, family, criminal, immigration, and administrative law.

Key accountabilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Meet with clients for initial meetings and summary advice services.
• Attend court for child protection and family law proceedings.
• Assess the merits of appeal applications to determine whether Legal Aid BC will fund based on established policy and procedures.
• Conduct legal research on a variety of issues as directed by Principal, General Counsel, Managing Lawyer, or staff lawyers.
• Prepare for and attend mediations and other consensual dispute resolution process
• Draft legal documents and pleadings, which may include the following: Notice of Family Claim, Application About a Family Law Matter, Reply, Response, Counterclaim, Affidavit, Financial Statement, List of Documents, Notices of Appeal, Petitions for Judicial review, Factums, and Memoranda of Argument.
• Research and prepare briefing notes for the General Counsel office on various matters of procurement, intellectual property, corporate governance, privacy, professional responsibility and other matters

Who We Are

Legal Aid BC (LABC) is a non-profit organization established by the Legal Services Society Act in 1979. Our mission is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to BC's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens who lack the necessary resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk. Our vision is to see BC’s legal system transformed, by the way LABC represents our clients, into one more equitable and inclusive with a mission to strengthen client-centred legal help for British Columbians experiencing barriers accessing the legal system.

At LABC, we know that our continued ability to help the people who need us is due to the hardworking individuals who make up our team, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in need. We foster a positive culture of open communication for our team to thrive within, underpinned by our values of client focus, advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and change through leadership.

Legal Aid BC is in the early stages of, and committed to a transformative journey of embedding Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in all aspects of our work. We seek talent from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis descent, persons with diverse abilities, gender diverse, racialized, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, be a part of this exciting stage of Legal Aid BC’s growth. We care deeply about the culture we are building and are looking for staff members who not only excel in their respective areas but are also passionate about supporting the people we serve and each other. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. All interested and eligible applicants will be considered with due consideration to all protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code. If we can do anything to make your application experience a positive and equitable one, we want to hear from you on what we can do better.

To understand why legal aid matters, and our commitments to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, please explore our website, planning and guiding documents at https://legalaid.bc.ca/.

The Ideal Candidate

You have:

• A degree from a Law School of recognized standing
• Post-secondary education in social work, psychology or criminology or paralegal training at a recognized college or institute is an asset
• A general knowledge of relevant substantive law and procedure
• Experience in dealing with low income clients and their legal problems is an asset
• Experience in providing trauma informed services to people experiencing poverty, survivors of intergenerational trauma, people who experience systemic barriers, and their legal problems is an asset

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered. You strive to exceed expectations and are a team player.

We Offer

A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (based on your employment status and affiliation including:

• Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LABC
• An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LABC
• A generous defined benefit pension plan
• Support for training and development
• An Employee and Family Assistance program
• The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)
• Support for a healthy work/life balance
• Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves)
• 13 paid statutory holidays
• An opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions (LABC reserves the right to change this policy at any time)
• Transit friendly employer for eligible staff to have their commute subsidized
• Dog-friendly offices
• Dedicated Cultural Leave provisions for Indigenous employees
• An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and Indigenous employees Council and Accessibility Committee of employees from equity-seeking groups that advises on ongoing improvements and investments in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at our workplace

For additional information regarding our extensive benefits package, please explore our careers page at: https://legalaid.bc.ca/about/careers/why-work-here.

If you are interested in joining us – visit our careers page for the full job posting at https://legalaid.bc.ca/careers and apply now!

We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted.