Legal Clerk - Toronto, Canada - Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

5 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Reporting to the Lawyer Counsel, the Legal Clerk is responsible for providing a full and complete range of legal, administrative support services to Child Welfare Supervisors, Front Line Staff and the Legal Department.

Coordination of Legal Requirements:
Ensure completion of all required legal documentation.

Ensure the draft document is in a form and language appropriate for filing with the court
Assist front line workers in preparing affidavit evidence, warrants to apprehend, telewarrants, designation of place of safety and affidavit of identifications by reviewing draft materials and/or meeting with workers
Develop a database/flagging system to notify Front Line Workers and Supervisors of upcoming court hearings and reporting requirements
Secure court times as legislated within the Ontario court rules

Administrative and Clerical Support:
Provide administrative support to Agency Services staff at all levels of courts and tribunals.

Monitor and manage the administrative workload within legal services utilizing databases and/or processes to accomplish tasks
Perform clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, faxing, photocopying, scanning, filing, receiving visitors and scheduling conference calls
Prepare, organize, schedule and document Legal In-House case conference meetings

Location:
Magnetawan First Nation Office

Job Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

REQUIREMENTS:

Must provide a clear Police Records Check
Vulnerable Sector
Knowledge of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings
Basic knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in responding to child welfare
Knowledge of traditional practices, ceremonies and teachings
Must provide a Class 'G' Ontario Driver's Licence
Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
Must provide an acceptable threeyear uncertified Driver's Abstract
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Well-Being Agency that provides Prevention and Protection, Child and Family services that reflect values, beliefs and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wasauksing First Nations._