Job Description

Reporting to the Lawyer Counsel, the Legal Clerk is responsible for providing a full and complete range of legal, administrative support services to Child Welfare Supervisors, Front Line Staff and the Legal Department.
Coordination of Legal Requirements: Ensure completion of all required legal documentation.

• Ensure the draft document is in a form and language appropriate for filing with the court
• Assist front line workers in preparing affidavit evidence, warrants to apprehend, tele-warrants, designation of place of safety and affidavit of identifications by reviewing draft materials and/or meeting with workers
• Prepare draft applications, orders and motions for review by the Lawyer Counsel
• Develop a database/flagging system to notify Front Line Workers and Supervisors of upcoming court hearings and reporting requirements
• Secure court times as legislated within the Ontario court rules

Administrative and Clerical Support: Provide administrative support to Agency Services staff at all levels of courts and tribunals.

• Monitor and manage the administrative workload within legal services utilizing databases and/or processes to accomplish tasks
• Perform clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, faxing, photocopying, scanning, filing, receiving visitors and scheduling conference calls
• Prepare, organize, schedule and document Legal In-House case conference meetings

Location: Magnetawan First Nation Office

Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled

REQUIREMENTS

• • Must provide a clear Police Records Check \xe2\x80\x93 Vulnerable Sector
  • Knowledge of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
  • Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings
  • Basic knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
  • Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in responding to child welfare
  • Knowledge of traditional practices, ceremonies and teachings
  • Must provide a Class \xe2\x80\x98G\xe2\x80\x99 Ontario Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Licence
  • Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
  • Must provide an acceptable three-year uncertified Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Abstract

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services provides a competitive salary and wages and is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Well-Being Agency that provides Prevention and Protection, Child and Family services that reflect values, beliefs and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wasauksing First Nations.