Counsel, Property Rights

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ombudsman Ontario Full time

Step 1:

All regular/fixed-term OCAA and ALOC lawyers on staff, current Redeployment List Members and current Articling Student Hireback Pool Members.


Step 2:

In the absence of qualified applicants at Step 1 the competition may be reposted so that external applicants or non-members of the above-mentioned groups would then be eligible to apply.


The Ministry of the Attorney General offers a challenging opportunity in the Office of the Children's Lawyer for a litigation counsel to provide representation for children in the Property Rights department on a wide variety of estates and trusts and civil litigation files.


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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.


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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Duties will include:

  • Providing strategic advice to the Children's Lawyer on estates/trusts and civil litigation files
  • Supervising agent lawyers across Ontario
  • Presenting at legal education forums and other engagements on the property rights of minors
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

Technical Legal Knowledge

  • Demonstrated experience in estates and trusts and civil litigation
  • Appearances before different levels of court including the Superior Court of Justice
  • Knowledge of estate administration and estate accounting
Other Essential Skills

  • Demonstrated advocacy and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated legal research skills
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Proven ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results


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