Legal Services Clerk, Legal Services

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Children's Aid Society of Toronto Full time

POSITION

LEGAL SERVICES CLERK
The Legal Services Clerk provides comprehensive administrative support to designated counsel and broad legal assistance to Agency staff.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepares court documents for review by lawyer including Applications, Affidavits, Motions, Briefs, Consent packages, Orders and appeal documents. Ensures that the documents are completed on time and in a form appropriate for filing with the court.
  • Gathers information necessary for preparation of documents including information related to identification of parties, entitlement to notice and inquiries to locate people for service. Prepares affidavits setting out attempts to locate people as directed by counsel.
  • Opens and maintains organization of legal electronic and/or paper files containing records, pleadings, documents, orders and correspondence.
  • Provides administrative support for counsel including receiving, preparing and sending correspondence, copying, faxing, data entry including use of CPIN, filing and phone calls
  • Assists lawyers with scheduling and tracking of court dates and deadlines
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Works in a safe manner in accordance with the Society's health and safety policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.
  • Acts in accordance with and incorporates Society's Code of Ethics, Confidentiality, Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination policies, etc.
  • Uses sound judgment in consideration of financial resources.
  • Complies with Society's financial policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

  • Diploma or Graduate Certificate from a Law Clerk or equivalent education program from an Ontario College, or minimum 2 years recent litigation
- related administrative experience in a law office or legal setting including drafting and document preparation.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong problemsolving and priority setting skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Pays attention to detail
  • Superior ability to collaborate as part of a team
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills.
  • Selfdirected and able to work independently in a location away from direct supervisor
  • Knowledge of legal process related to child protection, family law and litigation rules in the Ontario Court of Justice
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word at an advanced level, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, CPIN, and PDF tools
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing work environment.

OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation at CAST

  • We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at x2300. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner._

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at CAS of Toronto

How to Apply
Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department, **NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM on APRIL 12, 2023.

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