Paralegal and Policy Coordinator

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM

About Musqueam

We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓.

There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people.

Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit

T he Paralegaland Policy Coordinator provides legal, policy, and administrative support to the General Counsel. This role supports legal analysis, legal drafting, legal file management, agreement tracking, policy d rafting/d evelopment and review, and internal coordination to ensure legal and policy documentation is accurate , organized, and aligned with organizational priorities. This position reports to the General Counsel.

• Support the review, drafting, formatting, and coordination of various required policies, agreements, legal correspondence, and related documentation.
• Assist with developing and maintaining a legal and policy registry system (e.g., agreements, policies, templates, approvals, signed copies) , working with the Council Sec retary.
• Support policy and procedure development by drafting updates, coordinating input from departments, and preparing clean final versions for approval for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research and prepare summaries, briefing notes, and supporting materials as requested by the Gener al Counsel.
• Track deadlines, renewals, and key dates, and support scheduling and follow‑up for legal and policy‑related tasks.
• Maintain organized and confidential legal and policy records (digital and physical), including version control and document tracking.
• Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive matters and information.
• Other duties as assigned .

• Diploma or certificate inParalegal
  
  Studies, Legal Administration, Policy, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 yearsof relevant experience in legal support, policy coordination, or administrative work in a professional environment.
• Strong writing, organization, and document management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and shared filing systems.
• Experience supporting policy development and agreement management.
• Experience working in a First Nations or public-sector environment.

This position is an in-office role , weekdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (or 9:00 am - 5:00 pm), but may require attendance at various evening meetings, such as biweekly Council meetings or weekly Committee meetings .

Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band , providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused . Benefits include:

• Training and career development
• Business casual environment
• Community fitness and brand new, renovated gym access
• Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
• Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.