ADMN O 18R - Paralegal

The Team

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 decision-making
• 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.

Within the PGT, the Child and Youth Services Division (CYS), protects the legal and financial interests of children and youth under many different provincial laws. CYS works on behalf of and directly with children and youth and also engages with parents, guardians and support networks. CYS provides services to children and youth under three main areas: trust services, property guardian services and protective legal reviews. For more information on PGT, please visit Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia.

The Role
This role will provide legal reviews to protect the interests of minors and vulnerable adults and to provide support to PGT lawyers with large, complex, sensitive and, at times, high-profile client cases.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation and completion of a recognized Paralegal Certificate or equivalent.
• Five years of experience working in a legal office environment with preferred experience working in a civil legal setting.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience working in personal injury, civil litigation and estate law.
• Experience working in a civil legal setting.
• Who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit

For questions regarding this position, please contact TWasney@Trustee.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This posting is to establish an eligibility list for future full time or part time permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.