Counsel - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of the Attorney General

Ministry of the Attorney General

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Step 1:
All regular/fixed-term OCAA and ALOC lawyers on staff, current Redeployment List Members and current Articling Student Hireback Pool Members.

Step 2:

In the absence of qualified applicants at Step 1 the competition may be reposted so that external applicants or non-members of the above-mentioned groups would then be eligible to apply.

The Ministry of the Attorney General, Crown Law Office - Civil, requires five (5) counsel with demonstrated experience in litigation.

Counsel at the Crown Law Office - Civil provide legal representation to the Crown, its ministries, agencies, boards and commissions in a wide variety of matters involving issues of public importance in all levels of court.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: You will represent the province and provincial entities in proceedings in a wide variety of practice areas, including commercial, construction, civil forfeiture, police negligence, personal injury, administrative law, class actions, inquests, and inquiries.

You will be routinely involved in complex and high-profile matters involving issues of public importance. CLOC counsel appear before tribunals; in every level of Court in Ontario; and in the Supreme Court of Canada.

You will carry files both independently and as part of larger file teams.

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:
Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated judgment and analytical skills in a legal and professional setting
Proven written, and oral communication skills
Proven and demonstrated trial experience
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with large teams while carrying your own files
Ability to work to strict deadlines while managing a full caseload
Experience working constructively on teams of diverse members and demonstrated commitment to Ontario Public Service priorities relating to diversity and inclusion

Additional Information:

Address:

5 English Temporary, duration up to 24 months, 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Association of Law Officers of the Crown
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Schedule:

***- 6
Category:

Legal Services
Posted on:
Friday, November 3, 2023
Note:

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision.

The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.