Investigator

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

Union: Non Union
- Job Number: J0623-0218
- Job Title: Investigator
- Job Type: Permanent Full Time
- City, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Job Location: Toronto
- Job Category: Accounting / Auditing / Finance
- Job Classification: SL
- Role Designation:- Open Positions: 1
- Posting Date: June 15, 2023
- Closing Date: July 4, 2023
- Salary: $85,439.00 - $146,004.00/Year

Legal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.

As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.

If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.

Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO. LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff. All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

**Primary function**:
Home Location: Provincial Office - Toronto
Secondary/Other Location: Not applicable

Reports to: Manager, Investigations

Department Description

The Investigations Department is responsible for protecting Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) from the misappropriation of assets and resources and for providing strategies to reduce financial and reputational risk to the organization. The department also acts as the liaison between LAO and the Law Society of Ontario (LSO).

**Key accountabilities**:

- Conduct investigations and prepare detailed investigation reports
- Review lawyer account information and billings submitted by targeted lawyers to ensure compliance with the Rules and Policies
- Establish and execute an investigation plan to manage investigation files to completion
- Interview lawyers, clients, staff, other service providers and third party witnesses to ensure that all relevant information is collected during the course of an investigation
- Develop criteria and analyze data of varying complexity to discern suspicious patterns indicative of non-compliant behaviour
- Prepare reports and findings of investigations for Senior Management, Criminal court hearings, tribunals and internal investigations
- Liaison with Law enforcement agencies
- Testify at internal matters, Law Society of Ontario tribunals and Criminal trials relating to lawyers, other service providers, staff and clients under investigation
- Actively participate in Departmental and Corporate projects

**Required skills & experience**:

- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Minimum 5 year experience in practicing law (criminal, family or refugee and immigration) and/or investigative or regulatory function
- Excellent knowledge of court practice and procedure (e.g. criminal, family, child protection, mental health), understanding of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada role and process
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills for dealing with the public and members of the legal profession with emphasis on good listening, probing and negotiation skills
- Excellent writing skills including report writing skills
- Experience managing documents and data in an electronic database
- Proven ability to be self-motivated and work independently with strong self-discipline and organizational skills
- Knowledge of the Legal Aid Services Act and the Canada Evidence Act
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize requirements and meet time sensitive deadlines

Assets- Associate Membership or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation in the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Experience with and knowledge of concepts, tools and techniques of Open Source intelligence and structured data analysis
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft
- Ability to communicate in both French and English both written and oral.

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