Current jobs related to Legal Aid Worker - Brampton - Legal Aid Ontario

  • Legal Aid Worker

    3 months ago

    Brampton, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

    **Company Bio** 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...

  • Duty Counsel, Family

    5 months ago

    Brampton, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

    **Company Bio** 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...

  • Duty Counsel

    5 months ago

    Brampton, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

    **Company Bio** 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...

  • Personal Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Brampton, Canada Caring for Seniors in Dufferin Inc. Full time

    Looking for a fulfilling career as a **PSW in Brampton, Ontario**? Join our team at Caring for Seniors and provide exceptional personal support services to improve the lives of seniors. With a focus on compassion and quality care, we're on a mission to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. **Responsibilities**:As a Personal Support Worker...

  • legal assistant

    2 months ago

    Brampton, Canada ACUMEN IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS INC. Full time

    Work Term: PermanentWork Language: EnglishHours: 35 hours per weekEducation: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsExperience: 1 year to less than 2 yearsLegal administrative assistant/secretary or equivalent experienceTasksCoordinate the flow of informationSchedule and confirm appointmentsMaintain...

  • legal assistant

    2 months ago

    Brampton, Canada ACUMEN IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS INC. Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: PermanentLangue de travail: AnglaisHeures de travail: 35 hours per weekEducation: Expérience: EducationCollege, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsLegal administrative assistant/secretary or equivalent experienceTasksCoordinate the flow of informationSchedule and confirm...

  • Legal Assistant

    1 month ago

    Brampton, Canada Chhatwal Immigration and Citizenship Solutions Inc. Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: Permanent - Langue de travail: Anglais - Heures de travail: 40 to 44 hours per week - Education: - Expérience: **Education**: - College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years **Tasks**: - Coordinate the flow of information - Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and...

  • legal assistant

    1 month ago

    Brampton, Canada Chhatwal Immigration and Citizenship Solutions Inc. Full time

    Work Term: PermanentWork Language: EnglishHours: 40 to 44 hours per weekEducation: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsExperience: 1 year to less than 2 yearsTasksCoordinate the flow of informationOpen and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other materialSchedule and confirm...

  • legal assistant

    1 month ago

    Brampton, Canada Chhatwal Immigration and Citizenship Solutions Inc. Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: PermanentLangue de travail: AnglaisHeures de travail: 40 to 44 hours per weekEducation: Expérience: EducationCollege, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsTasksCoordinate the flow of informationOpen and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other materialSchedule and...

  • Legal Assistant

    1 month ago

    Brampton, Ontario, Canada Gupta Law Firm Professional Corporation Full time

    Position OverviewThe Gupta Law Firm Professional Corporation is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join our team. This role is essential in providing comprehensive support to our legal professionals and ensuring the smooth operation of our legal services.Key ResponsibilitiesClient Consultation: Provide guidance to clients regarding legal processes and...

  • Legal Assistant

    3 days ago

    Brampton, Ontario, Canada ACUMEN IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS INC. Full time

    {"h2": "Job Title: Legal Assistant", "p": "We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team at Acumen Immigration Solutions Inc. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our immigration lawyers and staff in providing exceptional service to our clients. Responsibilities: * Coordinate the flow of...

  • Legal Assistant

    3 days ago

    Brampton, Ontario, Canada ACUMEN IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS INC. Full time

    {"h2": "Job Title: Legal Assistant", "p": "We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team at Acumen Immigration Solutions Inc. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our immigration lawyers and staff in providing exceptional service to our clients. Responsibilities: * Coordinate the flow of...

  • legal assistant

    3 months ago

    Brampton, Canada Harry Brar Law Professional Corporation Full time

    Work Term: PermanentWork Language: EnglishHours: 30 to 40 hours per weekEducation: Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience: 7 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experienceTasksCoordinate the flow of informationOpen and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other materialSchedule and confirm appointmentsMaintain filing...

  • legal assistant

    3 months ago

    Brampton, Canada Harry Brar Law Professional Corporation Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: PermanentLangue de travail: AnglaisHeures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per weekEducation: Expérience: EducationSecondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experienceTasksCoordinate the flow of informationOpen and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other materialSchedule and confirm appointmentsMaintain...

  • Legal Office Assistant

    1 month ago

    Brampton, Ontario, Canada Harry Brar Law Professional Corporation Full time

    Legal Assistant Job OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team at Harry Brar Law Professional Corporation. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our legal office and supporting our legal professionals.Job Details:Employment Type: Permanent Language Requirement: English Work Schedule: 30 to 40 hours per week...

  • Personal Support Worker/health Care Aide

    4 months ago

    Brampton, Canada Tranquil Care Full time

    **Job Title**: Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker **Job Summary**: **Responsibilities**: - Provide personalized care to individuals requiring assistance with daily activities - Assist with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing - Monitor and report changes in clients' health status to the appropriate healthcare professionals -...

  • Legal Administrative Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Brampton, Ontario, Canada ACUMEN IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS INC. Full time

    Position OverviewJoin our team at ACUMEN IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS INC. as a dedicated Legal Administrative Coordinator. This permanent role offers a dynamic work environment where you will play a crucial part in supporting our legal operations.Key DetailsWork Term: PermanentWork Language: EnglishHours: 35 hours per weekEducation: College, CEGEP or other...

  • Dietary Aide

    4 months ago

    Brampton, Canada Primacare Living Solutions Full time

    Reporting to the Nutrition Manager, the **Dietary Aide** is responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals, ensuring work areas are in a safe and sanitary condition, and assisting in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all. **Key Responsibilities and Skills**: - Clean/set-up the dining room for meal service. - Serve meals to...

  • Dietary Aide

    3 months ago

    Brampton, Canada Primacare Living Solutions Full time

    Reporting to the Nutrition Manager, the **Dietary Aide** is responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals, ensuring work areas are in a safe and sanitary condition, and assisting in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all. **Key Responsibilities and Skills**: - Clean/set-up the dining room for meal service. - Serve meals to...

  • legal administrative assistant

    4 months ago

    Brampton, Canada Kahlon Law Office Full time

    Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience: 7 months to less than 1 yearWork settingGeneral law practiceTasksSchedule and confirm appointmentsMaintain filing systemRecord and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings or conferencesDetermine and establish office procedures and routinesPrepare and key in correspondence and legal...

Legal Aid Worker

3 months ago

Brampton, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

Union: OPSEU - Districts
- Job Number: J0124-1316
- Job Title: Legal Aid Worker (12 months)
- Job Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- City, Province, Country: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
- Job Location: Brampton
- Job Category: Customer Service / Customer Associates
- Job Classification: S4U
- Role Designation:
- LAO Workplace Based - Role is physically based in an in-person LAO workplace.- Open Positions: 1
- Posting Date: February 5, 2024
- Closing Date: February 16, 2024
- Salary: $51,378.23 - $76,692.01/YearLegal 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**:
This position is responsible for providing client service under the supervision of the Manager of Criminal Duty Counsel Services. The Legal Aid Worker (LAW) will be responsible for assisting the duty counsel team in implementing various Legal Aid priorities such as the Service Integration Initiative; the Indigenous Strategy, the Racialized Strategy, and the Mental Health Strategy; conducting client and surety interviews; triaging client needs; and referring clients to appropriate services and resources. The LAW will also provide administrative support to the duty counsel office and assist with addressing routine matters in set-date court and video remand court.

Home Location: Brampton
Secondary Location: Not applicable
Reporting to: Manager, Legal Services

**Key accountabilities**:

- Assess client needs in order to refer clients to the appropriate resource(s) and/or service(s);
- Triage client needs appropriately, including early identification of vulnerable clients;
- Conduct in and out-of-custody client intake interviews and conduct surety interviews;
- Preparation of documents including payment agreements, certificates, forms, and general correspondence;
- Address routine client matters in set-date or other courts;
- Liaise with private bar lawyers, Mental Health and other court workers, police and other court stakeholders;
- Required to work in-person and have the ability to work remotely depending on operational needs;
- May be required to work remotely at various courthouses and Legal Aid offices within the jurisdiction; and
- Perform other duties as required.

**Required skills & experience**:

- Excellent interpersonal, communication and interview skills, and sound judgment in dealing with clients, lawyers and other agencies;
- Solid understanding of criminal court processes, rules and practice directions for all levels of court serviced by the Duty Counsel office;
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Criminal Code of Canada, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Youth Criminal Justice Act;
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft programs (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with PeopleSoft would be an asset;
- A commitment to social justice or public interest work;
- Fluency in French would be considered an asset; and
- Proven ability to learn and adapt to new or modified policies and procedures. Already have a Njoyn account? Just sign in and select "my jobs" to apply.