The Law Society of BC is seeking a temporary, full-time, Intake Staff Lawyer in our Intake & Early Resolution department for a 6-month term. The Intake Staff Lawyer, Intake & Early Resolution is responsible for the effective, assessment and resolution of complaints against lawyers, students and former members and works with the Professional Regulation Department and other staff, as necessary. The Intake Staff Lawyer, Intake & Early Resolution is also responsible for the initial review and assessment of complaints involving disciplinary or competency issues and providing advice to the Intake Officers and other staff. Where appropriate the Intake Staff Lawyer, may assist in referring these to the appropriate Committee of Benchers together with recommendations as to the suitable sanction or action required. The position requires that the Intake Staff Lawyer, efficiently manage the assigned file load.

The duties of the position include:

• Handling of public telephone enquiries including communicating the role of the Law Society, the complaints process and alternative sources of assistance and information
• Reviewing, and assigning new complaints including opening, classifying, and prioritizing them
• Reviewing and assessing new complaints to determine if there are professional conduct and/or competency issues
• Requesting and obtaining substantiation from complainants when necessary
• Considering ways to resolve concerns at an early stage
• Providing advice to the Intake Officers and other staff as needed for the effective resolution of complaints
• Exercising discretion to close a complaints file or send it to the Discipline Committee or Practice Standards Committees
• Preparing opinions of fact and law for consideration by the Discipline and Practice Standards Committees
• Working with and coordinating investigations carried out by other departments within the Law Society
• Such other duties as the Director of Intake & Early Resolution may require

Qualifications

• Practicing membership in the Law Society of B.C. or eligibility for membership.
• A minimum of five years of recent practice experience.
• Superior writing and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mediation and Trauma-Informed training is an asset.

The terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Law Society of BC and the Professional Employees Association apply to this position.

The salary range for this position is $145,326.22 to $176,101.67.

The closing date for this competition is July 23, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Law Society of BC supports hybrid work schedules. This position is located at the Law Society of British Columbia office in the Yaletown area of Vancouver, BC.

845 Cambie Street

Vancouver, British Columbia

V6B 4Z9