Lg Cnsl 3

Posting Title- LG CNSL 3 - Legal Counsel- Position Classification- Legal Counsel Level 3- Union- CC- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $189,505.37 - $217,618.68 annually- Close Date- 3/27/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Public Guardian and Trustee- Ministry Branch / Division- Services to Adults- Job SummaryThe Public Guardian and Trustee strives to promote family involvement in securing appropriate protection for individuals or their estates. The Public Guardian and Trustee must observe prudent business practices, is bound by fiduciary principles and is ultimately accountable to the Court. The services of the Public Guardian and Trustee extend to clients resident throughout the province and, less frequently, in other provinces and countries throughout the world.

Legal services are delivered by a complement of 14 lawyers under the direction of the Deputy Public Guardian and Trustee on substantive legal matters and under the direction of an operating division Executive Director with respect to administrative matters.

**Job Requirements**:

- Must possess a law degree
- Must be a member of the Law Society of British Columbia in good standing Minimum call requirements: Five (5) years**Experience**:

- Legal Counsel Level 2:
Minimum five (5) years admission to practice; minimum five (5) years current practice experience in estate and trust, personal injury, and/or adult guardianship law.
- Legal Counsel Level 3:
Minimum twelve (12) years admission to practice; minimum five (5) years current practice experience in estate and trust, personal injury, and/or adult guardianship law.

Preference may be given to applicants with:
Experience in adult guardianship law**About this Position**:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.

**How to Apply**:
**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 comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

**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.
- Job Category- Court and Judicial Services