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Clk St 12r - Vancouver, Canada - BC Public Service

BC Public Service

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Vancouver, Canada

1 month ago

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Posting Title- CLK ST 12R - Legal Assistant- Position Classification- Clerk Stenographer R12- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $52, $59,607.79 annually- Close Date- 5/11/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Attorney General- Ministry Branch / Division- Public Guardian and Trustee of BC- Job Summary
Become an integral part of B.C.

's legal services

The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) is here to help citizens who may be incapable, are under the age of 19 or who are deceased.

The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) has the mandate to:

Protect the legal and financial interests of children under the age of 19 years
Protect the legal, financial, personal and health care interests of adults who need help with decisionmaking
Administer estates of deceased persons and missing persons

The PGT is a corporation sole which is a legal structure with one person responsible for overall service delivery instead of a board of directors.

That person is called the Public Guardian and Trustee. The PGT is independent of government when making decisions on behalf of clients. We are an inclusive organization that seeks to provide culturally safe and respectful services to each client. We are committed to creating a meaningful workplace culture that pursues truth and reconciliation. We put clients first when making decisions and act with the highest ethical, legal and personal standards.

We value collaboration with clients, colleagues and partners and believe in the importance of relationships to achieve positive outcomes for clients.

The
Services to Adults Division delivers a wide range of individualized services to or on behalf of vulnerable adults who require assistance in managing, protecting, and making decisions about their personal, financial or legal affairs.

Vulnerable adults may require assistance by reason of mental illness, developmental disability, traumatic brain injury or degenerative conditions affecting brain functions (e.

g:
dementia).

The Legal Assistant provides administrative support services to in-house counsel in the Services to Adults Division. In addition, these positions work closely with other support staff in their Divisions to ensure seamless services to clients.

Job Requirements:

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
One year of experience working in a legal office.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

Completion or partial completion of a recognized legal assistant program.

About this Position:

The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) offers the ability for a modified work week schedule which allows employees to have an earned day off every two weeks, should they choose the modified schedule.

Flexible work options are available after training. This position may be able to work from home a few days a week as per the Telework Agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in similar positions.

The position provides administrative support services to in-house counsel in the Services to Adults Division. In addition, these positions work closely with other support staff in their Divisions to ensure seamless services to clients. The legal assistant reports to the Administrative Team Leaders in Services to Adults for administrative matters. Work is assigned by their supervisor and/or in-house counsel.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens.

Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

How to Apply:

Cover Letter:
NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume:

YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Additional Information:

Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.