Union: OPSEU
Job Number: J0323-1454
Job Title: Legal Aid Worker
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
City, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Location: Toronto
Job Category: Customer Service / Customer Associates
Role Designation: LAO Workplace Based - Role is physically based in an in-person LAO workplace.
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: March 31, 2023
Closing Date: April 7, 2023
Salary: $50,515.92 - $75,404.85/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.
Primary function
This role is responsible for providing client service under the direct supervision of a Lawyer Manager. The legal worker will be responsible for the initial intake and triage/assessment of family law clients to confirm financial eligibility and determine the most appropriate service for clients; communicate with clients, stakeholders and various agencies; support clients in the gathering of material evidence and financial disclosure; organize and sort through documentation provided by clients; draft court documents; provide general information, procedural guidance and referrals to other services and agencies; coordinate services with duty counsel and facilitate referrals to the certificate program. The legal worker will also carry out other administrative tasks or duties as assigned by the Lawyer Manager and support other members of the team.
Home Location: Toronto North FLSC (45 Sheppard Avenue East, Ste. 106, Toronto)
Secondary Location(s): n/a
Reporting to: Lawyer Manager, Toronto North - Family Law Service Centre
Key accountabilities
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