Legal Aid Assessment Officer
2 months ago
**Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation**
Employment Opportunity
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a
**LEGAL AID ASSESSMENT OFFICER**
- Thunder Bay, ON_
The position is responsible for processing and interviewing applicants that require the services of legal aid and to determine financial and legal eligibility for legal aid certificates or referrals to other services. The assessment officer will also be responsible for general administrative work, responding to a high volume of inquiries and attending northern courts as needed.
**Qualifications**:
- Experience working with NAN and in First Nation Communities
- Organizations skills, ability to multi-task, and work under pressure
- Well-developed written and verbal communications skills for dealing with clients, legal profession and other agencies
- Utilize sound judgement for dealing and interviewing vulnerable clients
- Maintain knowledge of LAO policies, Criminal Code of Canada, Family Law Act and Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
- Possess sound knowledge of the PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office and virtual software
- Knowledge and experience with Indigenous Peoples culture
- Ability to speak Ojibway, Cree or Oji-Cree an asset.
**Benefits**:
- 6% pension matching
- 100% employer paid health benefits.
- 3 weeks paid vacation after your first year.
**Location**: Thunder Bay, ON
**Hours**: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)
**Salary**: In accordance with established pay grid and commensurate with education/experience
**CLOSING DATE**: October 21, 2024
**Please send cover letter, and resume to**:
Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,
101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101 Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-10-21
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