Manager of Legal Services

4 weeks ago

St Catharines, 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 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.

**Primary function**

This position is accountable to the Director General (DG) and will assist the DG by managing employees and overseeing operations of services in the District.

Home Location: St. Catharines Duty Counsel Office
Secondary Location(s): Travel will be required through the Niagara region, St. Catharines and Welland

Reporting to: Director General - Central West District

**Key accountabilities**
- Manage staff lawyers, articling students, law students, paralegals and other LAO court staff and contracts
- Manage staff in an unionized environment
- Oversee the administration and operations of DC and court-based services, as well as, support staff offices
- Oversee the roster management of per diem duty counsel and approval of duty counsel accounts and services and track quality assurance measures
- Co-ordination of legal service delivery taking an integrated approach across the district and region, including delivery of legal services in established and developing Hubs
- Train and mentor staff and manage training needs and development, as well as the training budget
- Provide input and expertise (substantive law) on BCM and MCM matters
- Certificate management for high risk cases
- Assist DG with roster management including monitoring, oversight
- Assistance with Certificate management and Settlement Conferences
- Act as liaison between LAO, the Judiciary, the Ministry of the Attorney General and the private bar, including sitting on local Bench and Bar committees, local JOT committees and other consultation groups on behalf of the Director General
- Assist with External stakeholder relations
- Oversee budgets for the staff lawyer offices assigned
- Review and set budgets, e.g., per diem and DC contracts, staff offices, MCM budget
- Draft documents, complete forms and statistical reports
- Provide duty counsel services or represent clients as required
- Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned
- Travel required

**Required skills & experience**
- Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
- Demonstrated experience in Family Law and/or Criminal Law and practice

Knowledge of the Legal Aid Services Act and Regulations
- Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation regarding criminal and family law

Assets section:

- Demonstrated advanced experience in Family Law and Criminal Law and practice
- Experience managing in a unionized environment
- Experience in training and managing lawyers or other professionals
- Assets would include experience in representing Aboriginal clients and cultural competency, strong interpersonal and oral advocacy skills, and excellent research and writing skills
- The ability to communicate in both French and English is an asset.

This position is represented by The Society of United Professionals and the employee will be governed by the provisions of the collective agreement and union dues will be deducted bi-weekly from date of hire.

First Preference will be given to current members of the Society of United Professionals.

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**Equity Statement**

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.

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