Legal Accounts Clerk

CL3 Clerk

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Legal Aid Manitoba, Corporate and Strategic Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40822

Salary(s): CL3 $43,557.00 - $49,968.00 per year

Closing Date: April 4, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

This competition may be used to appoint successful candidate(s) to current and future full-time, part-time, term, acting or regular appointments subject to staffing approval.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity and parental leave, family related leave and a defined pension plan. Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees.

To be considered for this competition, candidates must submit an Application Screening Form, along with their resume, to the Public Service Commission by email (govjobs@gov.mb.ca), quoting 40822 and position title in the subject line. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this Application Screening Form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.

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Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience with accounts payable functions including taxing of invoices
• Ability to investigate the reliability of claims
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to pay attention to details and ensure accuracy of work
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with members of the legal profession and the general public
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in the use of LibreOffice and Firefox, Microsoft Office or equivalent programs

• Knowledge of the Legal Aid Manitoba mandate, application process and related legislation

Duties:
The incumbent is primarily responsible for processing accounts rendered by members of the private bar. Duties also includes; preparing material for Board Taxation appeals and updating legal accounts lists, reviews statements to ensure proper assessment of accounts and tariff application as required. The incumbent also carries out investigative functions regarding private bar and staff accounts and client complaints. The incumbent prepares cost estimates for payment programs respecting client contributions.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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