Law Clerk

1 month ago


Woodstock, Canada The Children's Aid Society of Oxford County Full time

The Law Clerk provides support to Legal Counsel for the completion of legal documentation required for legal proceedings under the _Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA)_. This position performs a wide range of legal and administrative activities to support and facilitate effective and efficient legal services. This includes overseeing and assisting with the preparation of various types of legal documentation including but not limited to: Child Protection Applications, Notices of Motion, Motion Forms, Affidavits, Status Review Applications, Plans of Care, Affidavits of Service, Settlement Conference Briefs, Statements of Agreed Facts, Informations and Warrants to Apprehend, Trial Records, Document Briefs, Subpoenas/Summons, Notice of Intention to Place for Adoption, Answers to Openness Applications, and Court Orders.

The Law Clerk ensures the timely completion of legal documents and ensures they are issued, served and filed on time. The Law Clerk prepares and distributes correspondence to other legal counsel and self-represented parties. The Law Clerk has regular contact and communication with the Court and court staff.

The Law Clerk assists Child Protection Workers and other agency staff to prioritize and complete legal documentation.

This position works in collaboration with Service Managers to support their oversight of the quality of legal documentation prepared by Child Protection Workers and other agency staff members who may be required to prepare court documentation.

The Law Clerk will act as a liaison between child protection teams and the legal department to prioritize and assist in the completion of legal documentation required for legal matters.

**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**:
Successful completion of a Law Clerk diploma from an accredited community college required

Membership or eligibility for membership in the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario

1 year minimum experience in a legal setting preferred

Experience related to the non-profit or social service sector preferred

Knowledge of the CYFSA; of the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families; and of the Family Law Rules required

Strong skills in Microsoft Word

60% rating on testing - Ability to keyboard at 50 words per minute

Ability to complete direct entry into court documentation programs such as Divorcemate required

Excel skills an asset

Ability to review large volumes of information in a database and summarize it into a legal document required

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to perform during periods of multiple demands

Ability to understand and manage complex situations

Proven ability to work collaboratively with others

Strong critical thinking and negotiating

Ability to work independently

We are committed to creating an accessible environment for all. If you are contacted to participate in the interview process, please let us know if you have any accommodation needs.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $56,741.00-$69,898.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Law Clerk Diploma (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-26


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