Legal Aid Worker - Thunder Bay, Canada - Legal Aid Ontario

Legal Aid Ontario

Verified Company

Thunder Bay, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Company Bio

Legal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.
As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job.

It's an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.

If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.

Primary function

This position is responsible for supporting the district office by advancing a client's legal matter and is responsible for providing client service under the direct supervision of lawyer/manager in the Thunder Bay office in the north region.

This position is a hybrid position with both work from home and in-person services provided at the Thunder Bay LAO locations in the Northwest.

Primary Location:
Thunder Bay Court house

Secondary Locations:
Kenora, Fort Frances, Sioux Lookout, Dryden and Red Lake

Reporting to:
Manager, District Operations

Key accountabilities

Liaise with other legal service providers, internal and external, including court based services, to ensure seamless client service
Perform client and certificate file management activities, including providing of information to clients relating to legal aid and court proceeding.
Court document preparation; client interviewing and even some assistance with filing the client's family court documents
Support panel management through enrolment and issues
Support area committee processes, including making entitlement decisions based on LAO's financial eligibility and policy criteria and preparation of resumes/acting as secretary for Area Committee meetings
Create systems to manage the volume of work and the ability to compile information for statistical purposes and reporting/analysis
Prepare contribution agreements, certificates, forms and general correspondences
Assist clients and lawyers on the phone and/or in person
Outreach work with clinics and other community agencies to promote and expand services coordination opportunities
This position may require travel
Perform other duties as required

Required skills & experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with clients, lawyers and other agencies with the proven ability to exercise judgment when encountering stressful situations including the early identification of vulnerable clients so that the appropriate service and referrals can be made
Ability and willingness to appear in court on behalf of clients
Proven ability to learn and adapt to new or modified policies and procedures
Demonstrated commitment to client service and relationship building skills
Possess experience with all types of law and some knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Criminal Code of Canada, the Family Law Act and the Child and Family Services Act
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
Possess significant knowledge of LAO priorities, policies and procedures
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including familiarity and competence with proper maintenance of client data base, computer information databases such as Peoplesoft, Legal Files and Divorcemate, conflict of interest systems,
Welldeveloped interview skills in a social service environment
Ability to determine legal and financial eligibility based on LAO eligibility criteria and to generate certificates in accordance with office procedures and standard formats and to submit files and appropriate documentation to area office staff for processing.
Demonstrated ability to use latest communication technologies including Smartphones; Blackberry's and iPhone.
Must have intermediate knowledge of the following Microsoft programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Divorcemate. Experience with Legal Files Access would be assets.

This position is collective represented by OPSEU.

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Equity Statement

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available upon request.

Legal Aid Ontario encourages applicants from equity seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis descent, persons with disabilities, women, members of racialized communities and the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We recognize the value of diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and attracting and retaining diverse staff.

All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the O