Duty Counsel, Family (18 months)

Legal Aid Ontario • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • 19h ago

Primary function

Key accountabilities

Provide family law duty counsel services, including providing instructions to Legal Aid Workers, preparation of court documents for eligible clients, make appropriate referrals when required, including to mediation services
Providing representation in the Ontario Court of Justice (OCJ), at first appearances, conferences, motions, negotiations, Family Responsibility Office (FRO) matters, Children's Aid Societies matters and other court hearings and services as required
Advocate for clients in court and on court forms
Assist unrepresented eligible clients with LAO family settlement conferences as required
Assist unrepresented clients with Child Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) matters (with document preparation and in court appearances)
Provide advice lawyer services at the Family Law Information Center (FLIC) and other advice clinics as required
Provide advice lawyer services on the Summary Legal Advice (SLA) telephone service for family
Ensure high quality of legal work in a cost effective manner
Maintain client files and conflict lists
Record data and produce reports as required and within established reporting times.
Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned and remain adaptable and flexible in a changing environment.

Required skills \& experience

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Demonstrated experience dealing with complex family law matter and of strong knowledge of relevant family law legislation and in particular child protection law, including in court experience. Experience being lead on family and CYFSA files.
Client focused
Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and provide
Demonstrated knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Divorcemate and Legal Files
Sound judgment and problem solving skills
Results oriented individual and accountability
Demonstrated ability to provide sensitive and compassionate client service to those who may be victims of domestic violence
Demonstrating collaboration and teamwork with colleagues and other stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to use latest communication technologies including tablets and smartphones and ability to utilize video conferencing platforms in order to deliver services virtually (Zoom/Teams)
Demonstrated Research Skills
Ability to communicate with accuracy and fluency when speaking with clients and providing advise, as well as when representing clients in court.
Ability to draft legal documents without need for review
Ability to assist others with reviewing drafted documents.
Sound Knowledge of Legal Aid Ontario's operations and mandate
Prior family and CYFSA law experience
Demonstrated interest in aboriginal legal issues
Training or advocacy experience in relation to mental health issues

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