Legal Counsel

at  BC Family Maintenance Agency

If you’re a practicing family law lawyer working in the social justice field and wanting to make a difference in the lives of BC families - look no further! Keep reading to find out how this role may be a great fit for you!
We are thrilled you have decided to explore a career with the BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA). The BCFMA is responsible for supporting BC families by providing a free service to track and collect child and spousal support. We are passionate about what we do and the clients we serve and are proud of delivering exceptional service in a client-focused way.
Our in-house Legal Counsel positions assist in the effective administration of child/spousal maintenance support through the provision of legal services to the Agency and providing BCFMA staff with advice on all aspects of family maintenance law.
It’s an exciting time to join the BCFMA and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and let’s not forget our awesome pension plan as just a few of the benefits BCFMA employees are eligible for. Most importantly, you would be making a difference in the lives of families in BC!
The BCFMA is currently recruiting for a part-time up to full-time Legal Counsel position in our Kamloops office.

As the successful candidate, you will be a part of a diverse and inclusive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We also provide comprehensive training in a positive learning environment. In our world, no day is ever the same, but you can expect a typical day to include some combination of the following:

• Providing client managers, case managers and other BCFMA staff with advice on all aspects of family maintenance law.
• Responsible for preparing cases for Court, instructing external legal counsel, and making Court appearances as a representative of the BC Family Maintenance Agency.
• Working effectively with legal assistant team members to provide high quality and timely legal services.
• Effectively communicating with other stakeholders in the family law legal system including payors and recipients.