Legal Aid Worker in Toronto
7 days ago
Toronto, ON, Canada
Legal Aid Ontario
Full-time
$65,000 - $85,000/year
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Join Legal Aid Ontario as a Legal Aid Worker, making a difference for clients in need across Toronto. This role involves legal assessments and client services in criminal and family law.
As a Legal Aid Worker, you will conduct intake assessments and determine eligibility for services, ensuring clients receive the guidance they need. Your role will entail interviewing clients, managing case files, and providing referrals to legal resources. You will support both family and criminal law lawyers, contributing to effective service delivery in the justice system.
Key Responsibilities
• Assess client legal and financial eligibility for services
• Interview clients to gather essential case information
• Prepare clients for productive meetings with duty counsel
• Provide procedural legal information in person and remotely
• Assist colleagues with training and onboarding tasks
Requirements:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in relevant areas of law
• Ability to manage case files and client data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal databases
• Bilingual skills in French are a plus Utilize your legal knowledge and interpersonal skills to support clients effectively at Legal Aid Ontario in Toronto.
Key Responsibilities
• Assess client legal and financial eligibility for services
• Interview clients to gather essential case information
• Prepare clients for productive meetings with duty counsel
• Provide procedural legal information in person and remotely
• Assist colleagues with training and onboarding tasks
Requirements:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in relevant areas of law
• Ability to manage case files and client data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal databases
• Bilingual skills in French are a plus Utilize your legal knowledge and interpersonal skills to support clients effectively at Legal Aid Ontario in Toronto.