Current jobs related to Legal Review Specialist - Winnipeg, Manitoba - University of Ottawa
-
Legal Assistant
4 weeks ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Randstad Full timeExpand Your Career as a Legal AssistantAre you looking to take your career to the next level as a legal assistant? Randstad Staffing is currently seeking experienced professionals with a minimum of 3 years of working experience and successful completion of a legal assistant program.Key Responsibilities:Support legal teams with contract review and document...
-
Legal Assistant
4 weeks ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Randstad Full timeExpand Your Career as a Legal AssistantAre you looking to take your career to the next level as a legal assistant? Randstad Staffing is currently seeking experienced professionals with a minimum of 3 years of working experience and successful completion of a legal assistant program.Key Responsibilities:Support legal teams with contract review and document...
-
Legal Advisory Specialist
2 months ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada beBee Professionals Full timeLegal Advisory Specialist **Job Summary** beBee Professionals is seeking a highly skilled Legal Advisory Specialist to provide expert legal advice and support to our organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba. **Key Responsibilities** * Provide legal advice and guidance on various matters, including contract review and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and...
-
Legal Advisory Specialist
2 months ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada beBee Professionals Full timeLegal Advisory Specialist **Job Summary** beBee Professionals is seeking a highly skilled Legal Advisory Specialist to provide expert legal advice and support to our organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba. **Key Responsibilities** * Provide legal advice and guidance on various matters, including contract review and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and...
-
Legal Advisory Specialist
2 months ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada beBee Professionals Full timeJob Title: Legal Advisory SpecialistLocation: Winnipeg, ManitobaCompany: beBee ProfessionalsJob Description:beBee Professionals is seeking a highly skilled Legal Advisory Specialist to provide expert legal advice and support to our organization.Responsibilities:* Provide legal advice and guidance on various matters* Conduct research and analysis of legal...
-
Legal Advisory Specialist
2 months ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada beBee Professionals Full timeJob Title: Legal Advisory SpecialistLocation: Winnipeg, ManitobaCompany: beBee ProfessionalsJob Description:beBee Professionals is seeking a highly skilled Legal Advisory Specialist to provide expert legal advice and support to our organization.Responsibilities:* Provide legal advice and guidance on various matters* Conduct research and analysis of legal...
-
Legal Support Specialist
1 week ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada YWI Alliance Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Support Specialist to join our team at YWI Alliance. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to our legal team, ensuring the smooth operation of our contract management processes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative support to the legal team, including...
-
Legal Support Specialist
2 weeks ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada YWI Alliance Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Support Specialist to join our team at YWI Alliance. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to our legal department, ensuring the smooth operation of our office and the delivery of high-quality legal services to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative...
-
Legal Counselor
1 month ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada beBee Professionals Full timeJob Title: Legal Advisory SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled Legal Advisory Specialist to provide expert legal advice and support to our organization.Key Responsibilities:Provide legal advice and guidance on various mattersResearch and analyze legal documents and regulationsPrepare and review legal documents and contractsIdentify potential legal risks...
-
Legal Counselor
1 month ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada beBee Professionals Full timeJob Title: Legal Advisory SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled Legal Advisory Specialist to provide expert legal advice and support to our organization.Key Responsibilities:Provide legal advice and guidance on various mattersResearch and analyze legal documents and regulationsPrepare and review legal documents and contractsIdentify potential legal risks...
-
Legal Support Specialist
1 week ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada YWI Alliance Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Support Specialist to join our team at YWI Alliance. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to our legal team, ensuring the smooth operation of our office.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling appointments,...
-
Development Review Specialist
3 weeks ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Manitoba Government Full timeJob Title: Development Review SpecialistAre you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for land use planning and flood risk assessment? We are seeking a skilled Development Review Specialist to join our team at the Manitoba Government.Job Summary:The Development Review Specialist will review and assess land use and development proposals to ensure...
-
Development Review Specialist
3 weeks ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Manitoba Government Full timeJob Title: Development Review SpecialistAre you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for land use planning and flood risk assessment? We are seeking a skilled Development Review Specialist to join our team at the Manitoba Government.Job Summary:The Development Review Specialist will review and assess land use and development proposals to ensure...
-
Administrative Legal Support Specialist
3 hours ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada YWI Alliance Full timeJob DescriptionAt YWI Alliance, we are seeking an experienced Administrative Legal Support Specialist to join our team. As the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, this role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal procedures and...
-
Legal Support Specialist
2 weeks ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada YWI Alliance Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Support Specialist to join our team at YWI Alliance. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide administrative support to our lawyers and assist with various tasks related to legal proceedings.Key ResponsibilitiesSchedule and Confirm AppointmentsMaintain Filing SystemRecord...
-
Development Review Specialist
4 weeks ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Manitoba Government Full timeJob Title: Development Review SpecialistJoin the Manitoba Government team as a Development Review Specialist and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our communities.About the RoleThis position is responsible for reviewing and assessing land use and development proposals to ensure they align with provincial policies and...
-
Development Review Specialist
4 weeks ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Manitoba Government Full timeJob Title: Development Review SpecialistJoin the Manitoba Government team as a Development Review Specialist and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our communities.About the RoleThis position is responsible for reviewing and assessing land use and development proposals to ensure they align with provincial policies and...
-
Development Review Specialist
4 weeks ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Manitoba Government Full timeJob Title: Development Review SpecialistJoin the Manitoba Government team as a Development Review Specialist and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our communities.About the RoleThis position is responsible for reviewing and assessing land use and development proposals to ensure they align with provincial policies and...
-
Development Review Specialist
4 weeks ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Manitoba Government Full timeJob Title: Development Review SpecialistJoin the Manitoba Government team as a Development Review Specialist and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our communities.About the RoleThis position is responsible for reviewing and assessing land use and development proposals to ensure they align with provincial policies and...
-
Senior Legal Advisor
2 months ago
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada beBee Professionals Full timeJob Title:Legal Advisory SpecialistJob Summary:beBee Professionals is seeking a highly skilled Legal Advisory Specialist to provide expert legal advice and support to our organization.Key Responsibilities:Provide legal advice and guidance on various matters, including contract review and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management.Conduct...
Legal Review Specialist
3 months ago
Position Duration: 15 months
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Legal Services
Open Positions: 1
Work Location: Main Campus
Union Status: Not Applicable
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Compensation Grade: Non-Union Grade NMR1
Salary Range: $98,000 - $121,799.00
Role Overview:
The Legal Review Specialist is accountable for managing all legal matters on behalf of clients and serves as the primary attorney for each case. This role includes overseeing and guiding law students engaged in the clinic, while also providing continuous educational support on issues related to poverty law, courtroom procedures, and case management. The incumbent will represent the Director and other Legal Review Specialists during brief absences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Representation: Act on behalf of the Community Legal Clinic and external clients in court appearances and administrative hearings related to assigned cases. Prepare legal documents and represent clients in various proceedings as necessary. Clarify legal rights, responsibilities, and benefits to clients; formulate arguments, including both oral and written submissions, and conduct trials or hearings as required. Ensure that all casework performed by law students adheres to established legal standards.
- Supervision and Mentorship: Oversee law students in compliance with the professional standards set by the Law Society of Ontario. Provide training and mentorship on essential legal practices and research. Assign tasks to students, monitor their progress, and offer constructive feedback. Educate students on the relevant areas of law practiced within the clinic.
- Recruitment: Engage in the recruitment, selection, and interviewing of students for summer positions. Select students for enrollment in clinic courses.
- Instruction: Develop and deliver legal aid courses each academic year, with a maximum of one course per term in the undergraduate program (JD) at the Faculty of Law, contributing to the academic offerings of the Common Law Section and the Community Legal Clinic.
- Innovation and Collaboration: Create and implement innovative pedagogical strategies for supervising and advising law students. Build partnerships with local legal clinics to enhance opportunities for law students. Generate creative solutions for providing accessible services to community clients.
- Stay informed on legislative changes affecting the Community Legal Clinic and its clientele, and provide legal guidance on operational, compliance, and policy matters.
Qualifications:
- J.D. or LL.B. and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in poverty law or a clinical legal environment
- Bilingual proficiency in French and English (both spoken and written)
- Experience working with law students and diverse populations
- Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level
- Knowledge of clinical legal education and client-centered legal practices
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to exercise sound professional judgment
- Capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion
- Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Quick learner with adaptability to new challenges
Core Competencies:
All employees at the University of Ottawa are expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
Planning: Effectively organize actions or events to achieve objectives. Prioritize daily tasks efficiently.
Initiative: Show creativity and proactivity in suggesting improvements and achieving positive outcomes.
Client Service Orientation: Anticipate and address the needs of clients, providing effective solutions.
Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve common goals, providing and accepting constructive feedback.
The University of Ottawa values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering a culture of respect and collaboration. We are committed to creating an accessible work environment and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.
