Legal Coordinator - Prohibited Action Complaints (Temp)

WorkSafeBC; Richmond; On-site; CAD 4,271,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSafeBC is seeking a Legal Coordinator for the Law and Policy division in Richmond to manage a caseload of prohibited action complaints. The role requires a legal administrative background and strong communication skills.

It is a temporary 12-month assignment based at the Richmond head office. The successful candidate will coordinate with workers, employers and other reps, monitoring case progression, handling inquiries, and ensuring deadlines are met while upholding confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Legal administrative assistant certificate combined with a minimum of two years of experience as a legal assistant.
• Knowledge of administrative law or litigation, legal procedures and the preparation of legal documents.
• Above average Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of prohibited action complaints and ensure deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
• Manage legal queries by directing requests to appropriate resources and responding to inquiries that do not require legal advice.
• Monitor case progression and identify potential issues for paralegal, Prohibited Action Complaints lawyers and/or managers.
• Prepare correspondence on the progression of complaints.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of Prohibited Action Complaints policies, procedures, guidelines, programs and systems.
• Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

Legal admin assistant certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WorkSafeBC is seeking a Legal Coordinator for the Law and Policy division in Richmond to manage a caseload of prohibited action complaints. The role requires a legal administrative background and strong communication skills.

It is a temporary 12-month assignment based at the Richmond head office. The successful candidate will coordinate with workers, employers and other reps, monitoring case progression, handling inquiries, and ensuring deadlines are met while upholding confidentiality and