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Aide juridique Ontario s'est engagée à faciliter l'accès à la justice, partout en Ontario, aux personnes à faible revenu en leur fournissant des services d'aide juridique de haute qualité.

Legal Aid Worker


Assignment: This is an 11-month contract.

Location: Thunder Bay Family Law Office

Reports to: Director, Family Law Office

Area of Search: Open

Current Status of the Job: This position will be vacant.


Primary Function:
This position involves assisting lawyers in all aspects of family law court proceedings and resolving family law disputes.

Main Duties of the Job:

  • Preparing and drafting all documents in family law and child protection proceedings.
  • Preparing billings and compiling records and client reports.
  • Assisting in case management procedures and evaluating legal issues.
  • Maintaining tickler system and managing family law case load under a lawyer's supervision.
  • Performing searches and commissioning affidavits of clients.
  • Speaking to matters at Court occasionally and interviewing clients to gather case information.
  • Arranging for the service of documents and filing materials in Court.
  • Keeping track of time limits for the serving and filing of Court documents.
  • Performing other duties as required.

Required Skills & Experiences:

  • Possess significant knowledge of LAO policies, rules and procedures.
  • Possess experience in the area of family law and all aspects of civil procedure.
  • Well-developed written, research, customer service and relationship-building skills.
  • Well developed interview and communication skills.
  • Sound judgement.
  • Good organizational skills including designing and maintaining a filing system
  • Intermediate to advanced skill in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, DivorceMate and specialized family law programs.
  • Previous or current experience working with Aboriginal people, organizations and communities is an asset
  • First hand knowledge of Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal issues is an asset
  • Ability to work under time constraints in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
  • French language skills, both oral and written are a definite asset
  • The ability to communicate in Ojibway, Cree or Oji-Cree is a definite asset

Organizational Competencies Expected

  • Client Focus
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Personal Motivation and Accountability
  • Focus on Quality and Best Practice
  • Problem Solving and Judgement
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Classification: S4

Salary Range: $43,801.00 to $65,372.00 per annum
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan.

Candidates interested in this opportunity must respond by Friday, March 12, 2010

Only applications submitted via email will be accepted.

Please forward your resume to job.competitions@lao.on.ca. Be sure to quote the following competition number in the subject line: LAO-028-10

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

Aide juridique Ontario souscrit au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi.
Aide juridique Ontario attache une grande valeur à l'intégrité, au respect, à la réceptivité, à l'excellence, à l'indépendance, à l'imputabilité, à la transparence et à la cohérence.