Full-Time Supervising Lawyer

Job title:

Full-Time Supervising Lawyer

Company

Thompson Rivers University

Job description

attacks. In order to do so, you must have JavaScript enabled in your web browser otherwise this site will fail to work correctly for you. See details of your web browser for how to enable JavaScript.Current OpportunitiesAttention Safari users: This site requires cookies to function. Please click to accept the cookie. Cookies will be used strictly for the functioning of the site.Toggle navigationJob DetailsFull-Time Supervising Lawyer – (01258.3)Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Application RestrictionsOpen to both Internal and externalJob TypeAdministrative/ManagementPosting In effect from16/5/2025Closing Application Date30/5/2025Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.Full/Part TimeFull TimeAdmin TypeTemporaryAnticipated Start Date2/9/2025Position End Date (If Applicable)31/3/2026DUTIESThe Supervising Lawyer is responsible for training and supervising student clinicians, providing litigation support to student clinicians and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the TRU CLC in conjunction with other Clinic staff.The Supervising Lawyer works with the Clinic staff, under the direction of the Executive Director, to supervise student clinicians in their provision of legal assistance to clients, which may include:

• providing summary advice in writing on various legal matters;
• drafting documents for clients, including pleadings for small claims matters and uncontested desk order divorces, simple wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements; and
• representing clients in Provincial Court and before various tribunals (where permitted).

This position is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of TRU Community Legal Clinic (TRU CLC), including:

• consulting with students during and after client intake interviews to determine the level of services that TRU CLC may provide to the client;
• reviewing correspondence and legal documents prepared by student clinicians;
• supervising student clinicians during tribunal and court hearings and assisting them in preparing for such hearings;
• attending tribunal and court hearings when student clinicians are not available;
• developing practical resources for use by TRU CLC’s student clinicians, particularly in the Supervising Lawyer’s substantive areas of expertise; and
• co-ordinating with the Executive Director and the Part-Time Supervising Lawyer to develop the orientation, training and supervision of TRU CLC student clinicians.

QUALIFICATIONSThis position requires an individual who: (1) has a LLB or a JD from a Canadian law school or from a law school in another common law country; (2) is a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada; and (3) who demonstrates the following attributes:

• a minimum of three years of experience as a lawyer within relevant legal areas, including family law, elder law, residential tenancy, criminal law, or other poverty law issues;
• experience in civil and, possibly, criminal litigation; and
• ideally, substantial experience working or volunteering in a poverty law clinic or a similar legal environment.

The listed salary for this role is $52,000.00 per annum.Pay Band$0.00 – $0.00 ( Not Applicable )LocationKamloops, CA (Primary)# of Hires Needed1Organizational UnitTRU Community Legal ClinicDiversity and Inclusion Commitment:Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our . External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.

Expected salary

Location

Kamloops, BC

Job date

Sun, 18 May 2025 06:54:26 GMT

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