Legal Aid Worker

2 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 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**

Home Location: Brampton Family Law Service Centre
Secondary Location: N/A

Reporting to: Lawyer Manager, Peel Family Law Service Centre

**Key accountabilities**
- Assessment of the clients’ needs, including the early identification of vulnerable clients, to facilitate referrals to appropriate services.
- Reception and filing responsibilities, including answering a high volume of telephone calls and in-person inquiries.
- Responsible for client files, including interviewing and communicating with clients to gather information about case.
- Perform office administration tasks such as data input, ordering supplies, maintaining files and other administrative tasks as assigned.

**Required skills & experience**
- Excellent writing, drafting and communication skills;
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and interview skills, including sound judgment in relating to clients, lawyers and other stakeholders;
- Ability to work well in an office environment, and proven ability to deal effectively with clients on the phone and in-person.
- Good understanding of family court processes and the rules and practice directions for all levels of court serviced by duty counsel.
- Experience in working in the family law field.
- Knowledge of relevant family law legislation, including Family Law Act, Children’s Law Reform Act, Family Law Rules, Inter jurisdictional Support Order Act.
- Good working knowledge of PeopleSoft and other computer programs and systems;
familiarity with family law software programs, such as DivorceMate and Legal Files.
- Must have intermediate knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and LAO’s PeopleSoft program.
- Good working knowledge of family law software programs, such as DivorceMate;
- Experience with Legal Files would be an asset
- Written and oral French language skills are an asset

Organizational Competencies Expected
- Client Focus
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Personal Motivation and Accountability
- Focus on Quality and Best Practice
- Problem Solving and Judgment
- Organizational Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration

This position is represented by OPSEU 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.

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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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