Posting Title

LG CNSL 2 - PEA Legal Counsel Level 2

Position Classification

PEA Legal Counsel Level 2

Union

PEA

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$162,136.65 - $210,269.74 annually

Close Date

5/25/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division

Legal Services Branch

Job Summary

The Team
The Ministry of Attorney General, as represented by the Attorney General, is the legal advisor to the government of British Columbia and is charged with ensuring that the administration of public affairs is carried out in accordance with the law. Legal Services Branch (LSB) supports the Attorney General in fulfilling this mandate by serving as legal advisor to government in civil law matters. LSB provides legal advice to government and ensures that legal risks associated with government operations are reduced. LSB assists all ministries of the government, Cabinet and certain public bodies.

The Role
The Justice Health and Revenue Group is seeking one full-time Legal Counsel Level 2 to join the Director’s Counsel Team (DCT) and provide legal services to the Director and delegates appointed under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA) in the area of child protection litigation. The DCT works closely with front line child protection social workers, team leaders, and Directors of Operation in the region. Representing both clients from by the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies. The majority of the work within DCT focus on matters within Southern Vancouver Island, Courtenay, Campbell River and the Peace Region, however increasingly ad hoc services are being provided outside of these areas and across the province.

The successful applicant will appear regularly before the Provincial Court of British Columbia and at alternative dispute resolution processes, such as mediation, case conferences and traditional Indigenous decision-making processes. This will include travel for such purposes, primarily within Vancouver Island. The successful candidate will also respond to high volume, urgent legal requests primarily throughout Southern Vancouver Island and with respect to challenging child protection matters in other areas of the province upon request.

We are seeking a lawyer with existing experience in provincial court litigation, more specifically experience in the areas of child protection, family law, or criminal law. The successful applicant will have strong analytical abilities and legal judgment, including the ability to communicate complex issues to clients in a timely way. Applicants must be able to respond to urgent, time-sensitive matters with an excellent quality of advice taking into consideration both legal obligations and constrains as well as government policies and guidelines.

The successful applicant will work as part of team of lawyers and legal support staff, must have strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while handling a significant volume of files.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Must be a member of the Law Society of British Columbia in good standing OR immediately eligible for call to the Law Society of British Columbia with between six (6) and eleven (11) years of call or between six (6) and eleven (11) years of relevant practice experience as a lawyer, if called for more than eleven (11) years.
• Recent (within the last two years) litigation experience in the areas of child protection, family law, or criminal law in the Provincial Court of British Columbia, or equivalent experience in another Canadian jurisdiction.
• Experience in alternative dispute resolution.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience working with, incorporating, and considering diverse perspectives and serving a diverse client base/population.
• Experience providing legal advice to and working collaboratively with members of Indigenous communities.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, with a focus on child protection.
• Experience with CFCSA.
• Experience with the Provincial Court (CFCSA) Rules.

Proviso:

• Frequent vehicle travel is required for this position.

IMPORTANT: Where there is a difference between the qualifications reflected in the posting and the Job Profile, those stated on the job posting will be used for screening purposes.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Danielle.Young@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is based in Victoria, British Columbia.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is subject to membership in the Professional Employees Association. Details about the terms and conditions of employment is available at Collective agreements - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca). When a collective agreement is negotiated between the PEA and the Province of British Columbia to include government legal counsel, terms and conditions in that collective agreement will be binding.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. Please include your Year of Call to the Bar.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category

Court and Judicial Services