Union: OPSEU - Districts

Job Number: J1024-0362

Job Title: Legal Aid Worker (24 months)

Job Type: Contract

City, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Location: Toronto

Job Category: Customer Service / Customer Associates

Job Classification: S4U

Role Designation:

Open Positions: 1

Posting Date: October 28, 2024

Closing Date: November 1, 2024

Salary: $55,200.11 - $82,396.92/Year

Legal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.
As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.
If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.

Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO. LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff. All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Primary function

This position will primarily be responsible for supporting the district management team with all aspects of district initiatives, projects and functions. The person in this role will report to the Manager of District Operations and will be responsible for a number of administrative activities such as monitoring the virtual duty counsel triage programs, scheduling meetings, organizing training sessions, data collection and reporting, and corresponding with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the person in this role will be expected to act as a liaison between the district team and the courthouses as a number of new initiatives are expected to be implemented this fiscal year.

While this position is based out 20 Dundas Street Toronto, the Legal Aid Worker may be asked to attend other locations where LAO services are provided in the City of Toronto.
Job duties may be expanded to include assisting clients within the Toronto Criminal and Family Law Services as well as the opportunity to learn and assist with various district duties.

Home Location: Toronto Provincial Office
Secondary Location: Ontario Court of Justice at 311 Jarvis Street, 47 Sheppard Avenue, Community Legal Clinics, and any other location in Toronto where Toronto district services are provided.

Key accountabilities

Required skills & experience

• Experience with direct client service
• Experience with criminal, family and refugee/immigration law
• Possess significant knowledge of LAO priorities, policies and procedures
• Experience with drafting letters, business notes and memos
• Project management experience
• Relevant administrative skills
• Experience with data analysis and preparing statistical reports Technical Skills:
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Share Point, Excel, Outlook, Word, and Microsoft Teams
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of People Soft and other programs used by LAO
• French language skills would be considered an asset

To apply submit a cover letter & résumé.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified by email.

This position is collectively represented by OPSEU and the successful incumbent will be governed by the provisions of a collective agreement and subject to union dues.
Note: If a permanent employee, currently represented by OPSEU, is the successful candidate for this opportunity, they will return to their home position at the conclusion of this assignment, if the position continues to exist.

Please note that all applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume or to the one used to set up their Candidate Profile if applying on Njoyn. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.

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Once you have successfully applied you will receive a confirmation email.

Trouble applying? For telephone support please call 1-877-427-7717 or email support: candidate.njoynhelp@cgi.com