Senior Counsel, Family – Central West

Job title:

Senior Counsel, Family – Central West

Company

Legal Aid Ontario

Job description

Union: The SocietyJob Number: J0724-0035Job Title: Senior Counsel, Family – Central WestJob Type: Permanent Full TimeCity, Province, Country: Welland/St. Catherine’s, Ontario, CanadaJob Location: Welland/St. Catherine’sJob Category: LegalRole Designation: LAO Workplace Based – Role is physically based in an in-person LAO workplace.Open Positions: 1Posting Date: July 2, 2024Closing Date: July 17, 2024Salary: $90,186.96 – $154,117.41/YearLegal 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 functionThe Family Senior Counsel Program has provincial scope and complements LAO’s existing mixed model of private bar and duty counsel services by providing financially and legally eligible clients with another option for high quality, full-scope representation.The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting vulnerable clients on a wide-range of family law and child protection matters, up to and including representation at trial.Representation will include but not limited to acting as counsel of record to certificate eligible clients. Family Senior Counsel also accept court appointments and create and facilitate mentorship opportunities for staff lawyers and private counsel to further enhance access to justice.The position will be responsible for covering the geographic area of the Central West District, including in-person and virtual attendance at their home locations of the Family Court Branch of the Superior Court of Justice in Welland and St. Catherine’s.Home Locations: Welland and St. Catherine’s
Other Locations: Not applicableReporting to: Manager of Legal Services – Family Senior Counsel ProgramKey accountabilities

• Act as counsel of record for certificate eligible clients unable to secure private bar lawyers in family law and child protection matters.
• Representation of family law and child protection clients through all stages of litigation up to and including trial, with an emphasis on providing assistance for vulnerable and hard-to-serve clients.
• Provide brief, limited-scope virtual and in-person legal services and summary advice for eligible family law clients where clients are vulnerable and/or there is urgency.
• Serve as mentors to Legal Aid duty counsel, staff lawyers and private bar roster lawyers, providing coaching and support where needed
• Participate in community outreach presentations and projects
• Participate in legal education initiatives
• Ensure high quality of legal work in a cost effective manner
• Maintain conflict lists, record data and produce reports as required
• Access to a vehicle or ability to rent a vehicle is preferred as this position will require travel
• Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned and remain adaptable and flexible in a changing environment

Required skills & experience

• Act as counsel of record for certificate eligible clients unable to secure private bar lawyers in family law and child protection matters.
• Representation of family law and child protection clients through all stages of litigation up to and including trial, with an emphasis on providing assistance for vulnerable and hard-to-serve clients.
• Provide brief, limited-scope virtual and in-person legal services and summary advice for eligible family law clients where clients are vulnerable and/or there is urgency.
• Serve as mentors to Legal Aid duty counsel, staff lawyers and private bar roster lawyers, providing coaching and support where needed
• Participate in community outreach presentations and projects
• Participate in legal education initiatives
• Ensure high quality of legal work in a cost effective manner
• Maintain conflict lists, record data and produce reports as required
• Access to a vehicle or ability to rent a vehicle is preferred as this position will require travel
• Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned and remain adaptable and flexible in a changing environment

To apply submit a cover letter & résumé.Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.This position is represented by The Society of United Professionals and the employee will be governed by the provisions of the collective agreement and union dues will be deducted bi-weekly from date of hire.First Preference will be given to current members of the Society of United Professionals.Please note that all applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume or to the one used to set up their Candidate Profile if applying on Njoyn. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.First time applying to LAO? You will need to create a profile AND then apply for the position.
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Once you have successfully applied you will receive a confirmation email.Trouble applying? For telephone support please call 1-877-427-7717 or email support: [email protected]

Expected salary

$90186.96 – 154117.4 per year

Location

Sainte-Catherine, QC

Job date

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:36:23 GMT

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