Legal Aid Worker

1 month ago

Ottawa, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

Union: OPSEU
- Job Number: J0924-0798
- Job Title: Legal Aid Worker (12 months)
- Job Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- City, Province, Country: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Job Location: Ottawa
- 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: October 16, 2024
- Closing Date: October 30, 2024
- Salary: $55,200.11 - $82,396.92/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**:
This position is responsible for providing both direct in person and remote client service assistance for ILSO (Integrated Legal Services Office) in family law services.

The Legal Aid Worker will be responsible for the initial intake with client and coordinating further meetings and appointments. This includes checking conflicts; scheduling appointments; upkeep and organization of files; responding to client enquiries; referring clients to appropriate services and resources; providing LAO status checks; and providing general administrative support at the office.

Home Location: Ottawa
Secondary Locations: N/A

Reports to: Manager of Legal Services - ILSO

**Key accountabilities**:

- Carry out initial intake of clients.
- Assess or triage client needs in order to refer clients to the appropriate resource(s) and/or service(s).
- Meet/Greet with clients at the office and direct them to the appropriate service where available..
- Assist clients and lawyers on the phone and/or in-person by providing general information and gathering information for staff lawyers and manager.
- Check for conflicts and schedule appointments with client.
- Provide assistance to our Immigration & Refugee team as needed.
- Data collection and assisting with compiling reports as needed
- Drafting Court documents for family law matters.
- Filing documents with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
- Perform other duties as required.

**Required skills & experience**:

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and interview skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in interacting with clients, lawyers and other agencies, especially in stressful situations.
- Ability to effectively identify the needs of the clients, in order to refer them to the appropriate services.
- Sound knowledge of LAO guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Experience with a Bring Forward system and managing competing priorities.
- Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new or modified policies and procedures.
- Good understanding of family court processes, rules and practice.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation would be an asset, such as the Family Law Act, Children’s’ Law Reform Act; and the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft programs (e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Experience in the use of Legal Files/PeopleSoft and Divorcemate is an asset.
- French is an asset.
- Additional languages would also be considered an asset.

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