Office Manager

DUTIES

TRU CLC’s mandate is to provide legal services to low-income clients while concurrently offering practical learning opportunities for students from the TRU Faculty of Law. This work includes case files, community outreach and public legal education.

The Office Manager reports to the Executive Director and is energetic and organized, with excellent interpersonal skills. The position is responsible for the efficient operation of administrative matters at the Clinic.

The starting salary for this position is $49,000. That salary will be reduced if the successful candidate selects a benefit package and RRSP matching option. The Office Manager is entitled to 30 vacation days a year.

TRU CLC is operated by the TRU Legal Clinic Society, an independent non-profit society. As such the employees of TRU CLC are not employees of TRU.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for ensuring efficient operation of all day-to-day administrative matters at the Clinic, including :

• providing administrative assistance to the Executive Director and supervising lawyers as needed;
• screening phone calls, making a preliminary determination of eligibility of clients, and booking appointments for initial intake interviews;
• maintaining TRU CLC’s online file management system;
• general file management (opening, closing, storing, destruction);
• handling correspondence;
• identifying and recommending changes to Clinic policies or procedures as required to maximize office efficiencies and effectiveness;
• providing ongoing support and direction to students on administrative and office practices and procedures; and
• working with the Executive Director to monitor the Clinic’s finances, including ordering office supplies.

REPORTS TO

Executive Director, TRU CLC

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

This position requires an individual with a knowledge of the Canadian legal system. The ideal candidate will have :

Only candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be contacted. Please contact TRU CLC Executive Director Ted Murray at temurray@

TRU CLC is committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including persons from traditionally marginalized groups.