Paralegal

Insurance Council of BC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plan

Hybrid Work Environment

Professional development

Job summary

Insurance Council of British Columbia is seeking a Paralegal to support Legal Counsel and manage files through licensing and disciplinary processes. The role involves reviewing and drafting correspondence and ensures smooth case progress.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years as a paralegal in regulatory settings, a bachelor’s degree with paralegal program, and strong MS Office skills. Hybrid work environment and competitive salary are offered in downtown Vancouver.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience within a regulatory body, government or law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree and graduation from a recognized paralegal program.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Canadian legal system, administrative law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent oral and written communication with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist Legal Counsel with cases in Council’s disciplinary processes, including hearings and tribunals.
• Manage calendars, case-tracking, and filing systems.
• Review documents, perform redactions, draft legal documents and reports.
• Prepare materials for monthly Council meetings and other governance activities.
• Coordinate accommodations for disciplinary matters, including translation or interpretation.
• Support scheduling and logistics for hearings and meetings.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Regulatory knowledge

Legal research

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree & Paralegal program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Insurance Council

The Insurance Council of British Columbia is the regulatory organization that licenses and regulates the activities of over 50,000 life and general insurance agents, general insurance salespersons, insurance adjusters, and restricted travel insurance agents in British Columbia.

The Opportunity

The Paralegal will provide support to Legal Counsel for the Insurance Council and help manage files as they progress through the licensing and disciplinary processes. The paralegal will also be responsible for reviewing and drafting other correspondence as required.

Why Work for the Insurance Council?

Work with a great team of people in a rewarding career that makes a difference. We are in a downtown location with plenty of amenities nearby. The Insurance Council has a friendly and collaborative environment with a team who is committed to protecting the public.

• We offer a comprehensive health and dental plan.
• Work-life balance.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Professional development.
• Equitable employment opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists Legal Counsel/Paralegal(s) with cases in Council’s disciplinary processes, in advance of, and during proceedings including before courts and tribunals; reviews transcripts; identifies applicable legislation, jurisprudence and directives; drafts, prepares and proofreads legal material as required.
• Manages calendars, case-tracking and the legal counsel filing system.
• Reviews assigned documents; identifies anomalies; performs redactions; processes large volumes of documents, drafts legal documents; prepares reports; analyzes and assesses facts and recommends best courses of action.
• Assists departments finalize documents/correspondence, including but not limited to production orders and other correspondence.
• Arranges accommodations related to potential disciplinary matters, which may include translation or interpretation.
• Prepares and reviews Council materials and packages for monthly Council meetings.
• Conducts legal and other research related to precedent or licensees/applicants as required.
• Performs other administrative tasks including processing of legal/vendor invoices, organizing or supporting internal meetings.
• Leads or supports the scheduling of hearings and review committee meetings, including performing conflict checks, organizing hybrid attendance, circulating meeting material, meeting set-up, and arranging out-of-town travel and accommodations as required.
• Assists managers and legal counsel with scheduling of committee meetings and other meetings to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assists with the handling and management of Council’s responsibilities under applicable privacy legislation and in response to Freedom of Information requests.
• Assists with any other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the capacity of a Paralegal within a regulatory body, government or a law firm.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and graduate of a recognized Paralegal program
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of legal theories and principles to apply legal methods and techniques to conduct researchBroad knowledge of the Canadian legal system, administrative law, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with high attention to detail
• Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills
• Able to organize large volumes of work and handle competing priorities
• Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills
• Comfortable working with multiples stakeholders
• Experience with insurance and/or financial services is an asset

Hiring Range: $74,195 - $85,000 per annum. Placement within this range will be determined according to the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated competencies.