Director Of Credentials & Licensing > The Law Society of British Columbia > Joboolo CA :
Company : The Law Society of British Columbia Location : Richmond British Columbia From : Neuvoo CA
We also bring a voice to issues affecting the justice system and the delivery of legal services.To read more about us, our mission, various initiatives, and resources, please visit our website.About the OpportunityCurrently, the Law Society is seeking a candidate to become a Director of Credentials & Licensing to join our team.
This is a hybrid work position, however, the successful candidate must reside in the Lower Mainland.The Director of Credentials & Licensing is responsible for ensuring that Law Society regulatory standards relating to admissions, reinstatement, return to practice, inter-jurisdictional practice, practitioners of foreign law, continuing professional development, Family Law Mediators, Arbitrators and Parenting Coordinators, unclaimed trust funds, multi-disciplinary practices, and law firm regulation are met.Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Supervising the assignment of work to Credentials Officers and Credentials administrative staff, ensuring quality and quantity standards are metAdvising licensees and applicants on requirements of the Legal Profession Act and Law Society Rules, pertaining to Parts 2, 3 and 9Advising on all exceptional or anomalous applications for admissionProviding support and advice to the Credentials CommitteeMonitoring compliance of restrictions and conditions imposed by the Credentials Committee and Credentials Hearing PanelsExecuting policy decisions and Rule changes relating to credentials, admissions, and entitlement to practiceEnsuring information on the website relating to credentials and licensing information is accurateOverseeing the mandatory Continuing Professional Development program, including compliance monitoringOverseeing accreditation of family law mediators, arbitrators, and parenting coordinatorsManaging processes related to unclaimed trust fundDeveloping and executing departmental policies and proceduresHiring and training Credentials staff and providing ongoing performance feedback and conducting annual performance reviewsDeveloping and managing the annual budget for the department.About YouTo qualify, you will hold a law degree or have completed related legal training, and 5+ years of direct operational experience with a focus on administrative law matters.Skills, experience, and background in the following are required:
Management experience, including managing employee performance and managing a budget, preferably in a legal, regulatory, membership or admissions environmentDemonstrated leadership and conflict resolution skillsExcellent time management, analytical, writing, interpersonal andcommunicationPlease note:
For the safety and well-being of our clients and employees, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment.
Accommodations will be made for those exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination, based on grounds protected by relevant human rights law.About the BenefitsAs recognition for all your hard work and determination, you can look forward to a competitive annual salary evaluated on skills and experience, plus the following:
Opportunity to work in a hybrid work modelExtended health benefits, including vision, prescription, and dental coverageInsurance coverage including accidental death and dismemberment, life, and short and long-term disability4 weeks' vacation to startThe Law Society health spending accountRRSP matchingJoin an organization that promotes a healthy life-work balance and a respectful workplaceTeam and organization social events such as monthly socials, celebrating birthday and service milestones, and annual events including the annual winter party and recognition lunchIf you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today! The Law Society of BritishColumbia RichmondBritishColumbia
