Legal & Insolvency Clerk

Are you experienced in preparing documents and correspondence to kickstart legal proceedings for enforcing payment? We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Legal and Insolvency Clerk to join our Collections team. In this role, you'll be the go-to person for answering questions about departmental policies and procedures related to legal account collections.

You’ll also handle bankruptcy and insolvency documents while coordinating with employers and trustees. If you’re a highly organized individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

How you’ll make a difference: You’ll help ensure B.C.’s workers’ compensation system is properly funded so we can serve workers and employers now and in the future

Where you’ll work

We serve the workers and employers across B.C., and we do that best when we're together. It's how we collaborate, learn from one another, and develop our people.

This role is based in our Richmond office five days a week.

Like everything we do, our work model continues to evolve to support those we serve. We remain committed to a work model that strengthens our culture and helps us deliver our best work, while balancing flexibility and a positive employee experience.

• Receive collection files with instructions to prepare documents to commence legal proceedings to enforce payment of accounts

• Determine the proper court registry or land title office and prepare documentation such as writs of seizure and sale, land judgments, and garnishing orders

• Ensure that all legal documents are properly signed, sealed, and recorded, and prepare the legal documents for mailing

• Receive and record payments received on accounts for which legal action was undertaken and forward payments to accounting

• Process bankruptcy and insolvency documents, as well as collect overpayments

We’re looking for people who can:

• Coordinate, prioritize, and monitor tasks in an environment with frequent interruptions

• Communicate effectively to develop and maintain positive working relationships with many different types of people

• Gather and understand information from a variety of sources and accurately relay it to customers and team members

• Meet customer needs in a professional manner, sometimes in a stressful, deadline oriented environment

Your background and experience

• A minimum of grade 12 education; some post-secondary education is preferred

• A minimum of one years’ experience in an office clerical or business environment

• Previous experience in a collections or legal field is considered an asset

• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute

• Proficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel

• Ability to perform business math calculations

We’ll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check

• Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are.

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life.  Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire

• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service

• Extensive health care and dental benefits

• Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements

• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer.

Salary: $29.78-$37.64/hourly

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.

• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.