Discipline - Paralegal, Discipline (9-Month Term/Secondment)

Lawsociety BC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental plan

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Law Society of BC is seeking a temporary, full-time Paralegal in our Discipline department on a nine-month term. The Paralegal will support Discipline Counsel and collaborate with staff across the Professional Regulation Department, reporting to the Director, Discipline.

Responsibilities include handling large volumes of evidence, assisting with hearing preparation, and maintaining research and citation databases, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized paralegal program or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to apply advanced legal research, writing and analytical skills with accuracy and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build productive, collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to handle and effectively prioritize a large volume of work.
• Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and organizing large amounts of evidence for document disclosure, identifying potential redactions for privilege and/or relevance, preparing disclosure indexes.
• Assisting and supporting Discipline Counsel with hearing preparation, including drafting outlines of hearing submissions, notices to admit, agreed statements of fact, and preparing professional conduct records.
• Maintaining Discipline group research/resources databases and providing condensed summaries of hearing decisions and citation outcomes.
• Performing such other duties as the Director may require.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Paralegal program or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Adobe

Case management software

Document management systems

Knowledge management systems

Job description

Come join our team! If you are looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding, with an organization that values diversity, equity and a shared sense of purpose, look no further.

We are proud to say that we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers since 2022! The Law Society of BC offers work/life balance, a collegial atmosphere, and an excellent benefits package, including: extended health benefits, a dental plan and more.

The Law Society of BC is seeking a temporary, full-time Paralegal in our Discipline department on a nine-month term.The Paralegal, Discipline works as part of a team to support the work of the Discipline group of the Professional Regulation Department, in particular supporting Discipline Counsel in effectively carrying out the Discipline Committee’s directives. In addition to working closely with Discipline group staff, this position sometimes works in collaboration with other groups within the regulatory department and reports to the Director, Discipline.

The duties of this position include:

• Reviewing and organizing large amounts of evidence for document disclosure, identifying potential redactions for privilege and/or relevance, preparing disclosure indexes;
• Assisting and supporting Discipline Counsel with hearing preparation, including by drafting outlines of hearing submissions, notices to admit, agreed statements of fact, and preparing professional conduct records;
• Working together with other paralegals to maintain the Discipline group’s research and resources databases, including by regularly preparing condensed legal summaries of hearing decisions, and citation outcome reports;
• Performing such other duties as the Director may require.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized paralegal program or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in an investigative or litigation environment.
• Ability to apply advanced legal research, writing and analytical skills with accuracy and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build productive, collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to handle and effectively prioritize a large volume of work.
• Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with computer software including: Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Adobe, case and document management programs, and database and knowledge management systems.

The terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Law Society of BC and the Professional Employees Association apply to this position.

The salary range for this position is $83,089.66 - $101,464.46

The Law Society of BC is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to the future of our organization. In accordance with the Law Society of B.C.'s commitment to reconciliation, we seek to create a culturally safe space and to continue further improving relationships with Indigenous peoples.

The closing date for this competition is November 20, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Law Society of BC supports hybrid work schedules. This position is located at the Law Society of British Columbia office in the Yaletown area of Vancouver, BC.

845 Cambie Street

Vancouver, British Columbia

V6B 4Z9