CLK 09R - Junior Legal Assistant

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Victoria; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public Service Careers in Victoria, BC seeks a Junior Legal Assistant to provide administrative and secretarial support within the Legal Services Branch.

This full-time, on-site role involves managing files and records, preparing documents, handling inquiries, and supporting disclosure processes for government legal teams.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 and office experience; related post-secondary studies and familiarity with Word, Outlook, Excel, and PDF tools are a plus.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
• Preference may be given to applicants with post-secondary education or coursework related to criminology or law.
• Experience in a government setting is an asset.
• Experience supporting file management and handling external correspondence.
• Experience coordinating travel and making travel arrangements in line with Government policy.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to coordinate day-to-day work of a legal group.
• Manage files and records, prepare documents, respond to inquiries.
• Support disclosure processes and liaise with legal counsel, clients and stakeholders.

Education

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Posting Title

CLK 09R - Junior Legal Assistant

Position Classification

Union

N/A

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$53,247.48 - $59,989.74 annually

Close Date

10/28/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division

Legal Services Branch

Job Summary

The Team The Legal Services Branch (LSB) is a diverse team of approximately 550 legal, legislative and professional support staff who work collaboratively to provide practical, timely and innovative legal services to the Government of British Columbia. With expertise across a wide range of legal areas, the team supports government ministries, public agencies and other partners while fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued.
The Role As part of the Legal Services Branch, you will provide administrative and secretarial support that helps coordinate the day-to-day work of a legal group, including managing files and records, preparing documents, responding to inquiries and supporting disclosure processes. You will work with legal counsel, clients and stakeholders while helping ensure information and services are handled accurately, respectfully and consistently. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and provides accessible, professional service to those it supports.
Qualifications:Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• A minimum of 3 months of experience working in an office environment.
• Completed post-secondary education and/or coursework related to criminology or law.
• Experience working in a government setting.
• Experience supporting file management and sending and receiving external correspondence
• Experience coordinating and booking travel, hotels, and making travel arrangements in line with Government policy.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

About this Position: 1 Position is available. This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical location listed. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment. This position is excluded from union membership.

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.
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Job Category

Administrative Services, Court and Judicial Services