Case Manager - Toronto, Canada - Legal Aid Ontario

Legal Aid Ontario

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Union:
The Society

Job Number: J

Job Title: Case Manager

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

City, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Location: Toronto

Job Category: Legal

Job Classification: SL

Role Designation:

Open Positions:

Posting Date: June 15, 202

Closing Date: June 29, 2023

Salary: $83, $142,422.00/Year

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.

Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO.

LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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

All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Primary function:

Reporting to the Provincial Case Management Office (PCMO) Manager, the Case Manager will be required to monitor quality, control costs and set budgets for the defence of Legal Aid Ontario's and the Ministry of the Attorney General's most complex, high-cost, high-jeopardy and high-risk criminal cases.

Home Location:
Provincial Office, PCMO

Toronto

Secondary/Other Location:
Not applicable

Reports to:
Lawyer Manager

Key accountabilities:

Analyze defence strategies in criminal law cases, negotiate, determine and/or recommend budgets for high-risk, high-cost criminal cases to LAO's Executive Management and oversee the approval process

Full responsibility for acting as a case manager including providing feedback, advice and resources to lawyers when required and monitoring the progress of cases

Prepare summaries to internal and external experts where necessary to support the merit decision-making process.

Track and report key metrics to ensure the programs are effective, efficient and high quality

Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high standards are set for establishing and achieving expected results

Implement new or improved processes, technologies and/or approaches to the delivery of the BCM, Protocol and Mid-level case management programs

Provide input to panel management at LAO

Attend court to monitor cases as required

Other duties as required

Required skills & experience:

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Criminal law trial experience

Substantial knowledge of appellate jurisprudence in criminal law, mental health law and prison law.

Solid understanding of criminal law and its related statutes, evidence law and criminal procedure

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Superior, demonstrated collaborative skills

Analytic and strategic skills

Able to manage uncertainty, to identify and prioritize information and to make fast judgement calls

Able to quickly and accurately process and simplify complex information

Able to make difficult decisions while maintaining positive relationships

Able to balance competing stakeholder interests and demands within financial constraints

Adaptable, able to respond to shifting deadlines and competing priorities

Self-Management, able to work independently, able to maintain composure and equilibrium, work effectively and remain objective when dealing with distressing facts

Diplomatic and discreet

A high public service ethic

Word, Outlook, Excel, PeopleSoft and/or Portal proficiency

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience managing financial and administrative functions with experience in financial analysis

Experience in the areas of criminal law

Knowledge in the areas of mental health law and prison law

Understanding of LAO's panel management processes

District Area Office knowl