Litigation Counsel

Overview

WorkSafeBC's Law & Policy division is seeking a litigation lawyer with at least four years of call for the position of Litigation Counsel.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Litigation, you will take on a diverse range of complex legal work. As a key member of our legal team, you will handle matters such as pursuing claims costs from third parties responsible for worker injuries, recovering outstanding assessments from delinquent employers, and addressing overpayments involving fraud or misrepresentation. Your role will involve advocating on behalf of WorkSafeBC to ensure that claims are resolved effectively and efficiently.

In this dynamic position, you will also be responsible for defending the decisions of WorkSafeBC staff in legal challenges, such as judicial reviews, human rights complaints, and professional body investigations. Additionally, you will support Prevention Officers by providing legal advice on administrative penalties and enforcement actions and seek court injunctions to ensure compliance with the Workers Compensation Act and related regulations. You will represent WorkSafeBC in various levels of court and contribute your legal expertise to a collaborative team environment committed to maintaining fair and effective workplace safety standards.

How you'll make a difference: You'll ensure WorkSafeBC is effectively serving stakeholders across B.C.

Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond office with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.

What you'll do

• Act as a confidential advisor to WorkSafeBC management, represent WorkSafeBC in court, focusing on litigation and Claims litigation matters
• Be responsive to and work collaboratively with clients to provide solutions to complex legal matters
• Work with client groups to continuously improve service delivery
• Participate in policy development and business planning activities
• Provide input into policy development and planning, implementing changes and initiatives
• Keep professional skills sharp to provide high quality and timely legal services
• Get to know WorkSafeBC as an organization, understanding what we do and what our goals are

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates skills in planning, organizing and delivering litigation services
• Possesses excellent analytical skill and insight, along with a strong ability to research, understand, and argue complex legal issues
• Constantly strives to grow and develop as a lawyer, and takes pride in producing a high-quality legal product
• Takes an outcome-oriented and problem-solving approach with clients and team members to resolve an issue
• Can interact with management, peers, and clients in a confident, professional and objective manner

Your background and experience

• A member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia
• At least four years of post-call experience (private practice or a combination of private practice and in-house) practicing in litigation and administrative law within the last ten years
• Significant courtroom experience with strong presentation and public speaking abilities

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada.

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Salary: $116,186 - $141,166/annually

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
• Cover letters are welcomed but not mandatory.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply . If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.