22-122 Ehi Temp Legal Clerk

4 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Children's Aid Society of Ottawa Full time

**General Information on the Position**

**LEGAL SERVICES**

**Law Clerk - Legal Services**

**(1) Temporary Full Time Bilingual Position, 12 Month Opportunity**

Indigenous Persons

Visible Minority Persons

2SLGBTQIA+ Persons

Persons living with Disabilities

As such, only applicants who self-identify with one of the above under-represented groups will be considered. Click here for full details on CASO’s Equity Hiring Initiative.

**The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa is committed to removing systemic barriers in support of moving towards more equitable hiring practices. **CASO takes pride in the fact that our workforce is comprised of a diverse group of employees and serve a diverse population of clients. We are committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression. Increasing representation is vital in order to provide the best possible service to the children, youth and families in our community. It is therefore important that we commit to providing a healthy work environment free of oppression for all staff. The Society recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of every employee and is committed to providing equal rights and opportunities without discrimination.

**The Position**:
The Law Clerk is responsible to the Supervisor of Legal Services and works within the guidelines and procedures established by the department contributing to the overall work of the Legal Services Department. The Law Clerk responsibilities include:

- Provides Society staff with information regarding legal documentation requirements in preparation for court hearings;
- Opens and maintains electronic document management system for cases;
- Prepares Court documents for review by Legal Counsel, including pleadings, affidavits, briefs, facta and other court documents;
- Assists Legal Counsel with scheduling and tracking of court documents and deadlines;
- Provides administrative support for Legal Counsel;
- Liaise with the Children’s Aid Society professionals and external professionals requesting access to, or information from, files generated during CAS involvement;
- Conduct legal research, as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Law Clerk Diploma, or B.A. Degree in Law;
- 2 years of experience working in a related field;
- Thorough knowledge of _Child and Family Services Act _and Regulations, _Family Court Rules_ and prescribed forms and the _Courts of Justice Act_;
- Demonstrated knowledge of society’s policies and procedures as they relate to court practices;
- Proven ability in using computer software (i.e. Office365, Adobe Pro, CPIN and Westlaw);
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines;
- Good judgment, excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently, with the possibility of doing some overtime.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the culture, history and current oppressions experienced by people related to gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation faced within the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the culture, history and current oppressions experienced by Indigenous peoples and racialized communities.
- Applies anti-racist, anti-ableist, anti-colonialism, anti-heterosexism and anti-cissexism lenses to social problems.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills in English and French are required.

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