Community Legal Worker

6 days ago

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Nokiiwin Tribal Council Full time

The Nokiiwin Tribal Council requires an experienced, knowledgeable, motivated, and career-minded
Community Legal Worker supporting individuals residing in Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation area).

Reporting to the Access to Justice Manager, the Community Legal Worker will work in a team centered environment and closely with the Restorative Justice Coordinator, Victim Services Social Worker, Victim Support Advocate, and others.


Summary of duties:

  • Provide information and assistance to clients charged with criminal offenses to facilitate their participation in the criminal justice system and make appropriate referrals.
  • Be familiar with the criminal justice system and the role of Legal Aid, duty counsel, criminal defense lawyer, crown attorney, judge, justice of the peace, and other court parties.
  • Assisting community members in the completion of routine forms and providing information and referrals.
  • Referring legal advice and brief service requests to Nokiiwin lawyer and / or duty counsel
  • Assisting clients in dealings with justice personnel (e.g., probation officers, police officers).
  • Attending court and Correctional Centre, as needed, and support clients throughout court process.
  • Instruct clients charged with criminal offences on new court procedures and processes involving digital access and virtual hearings and on use of computer tablets and phones to allow them to participate in hearings and phone meetings.
  • Being available for work during regular business hours in the office or in member communities as required during advance, court, and summary legal clinic days and to be on call at other times when required.
  • Ensure community members are aware that the Nokiiwin lawyer/duty counsel is available to provide legal advice.
  • Act as point of contact for lawyers, service providers and Nokiiwin staff and facilitate client communication with the above
  • Assist defense counsel, duty counsel, Restorative Justice Workers, and Justice Committee members in identifying potential community diversions; inform Restorative Justice Workers and complete a referral when a matter is diverted; assist with preparations for Restorative Justice circles and ensure that reports are or have been provided to the defense and the offender.
  • Maintain accurate confidential records, files, statistics, and reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A combination of working experience and Secondary School Graduation Diploma will be considered.
  • Must have experience working with First Nation organizations, First Nation Government, First Nation communities and other levels of government.
  • Must have proven welldeveloped communication (speaking and writing), public relations and negotiating experience; must be highly selfmotivated and able to work well independently or as a team member.
  • Must have excellent computer skills, proven experience with work processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and publishing software preferably in a Microsoft Office Suite environment.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability in policy, planning and program development and implementation.
  • Must have a valid Driver's License and access reliable transportation.
  • Successful Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Screening
Please send your cover letter, resume, and 3 work-related references by:

4:00 p

m June 2, 2023, to:

Human Resources, Nokiiwin Tribal Council
384 Fort William Road, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2Z3

Fax:

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Criminal Justice system: 1 year (preferred)
Legal Aid: 1 year (preferred)

  • Referring of
Legal Advice: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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