Job Description

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 M\xc3\xa9tis, 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

Leveraging relationships and networks across the justice system, the Senior Advisor will conduct public consultations, build and strengthen external relationships, provide strategic advice and work collaboratively with justice partners, service providers and other organizations to improve client service and enhance the value of Legal Aid Ontario (\xe2\x80\x9cLAO\xe2\x80\x9d) within the justice system.

Home Location: Provincial Office - Toronto
Secondary Location: Not applicable

Reporting to: Director, External Relations
Our Hybrid Work Policy outlines the various aspects of how work will be designated and conducted in a hybrid context, including the three organizational guiding principles of client-centred focus, engaged staff, and effective collaboration.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Key accountabilities

• Conduct consultations, including LAOs statutory public consultation process
  
• Development and execution of outreach strategies and initiatives.
  
• Ensure internal and external relationships and interactions are valuable and beneficial to LAO\'s clients; that they support LAO\'s mandate and objectives, in particular high quality client service and value for money
  
• Facilitate open communication, understanding, collaboration and support among justice partners
  
• Strategize and contribute to internal and external working groups
  
• Research, write and present reports, briefing notes and other materials related to external relations issues, strategies and initiatives.
  
• Coordinate and support LAO\'s work with external organizations such as the Association of Legal Aid Plans

How do I qualify?

Required skills & experience

• A degree in law (member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario) business or a related discipline
  
• Five (5)+ years working in the justice system
  
• An understanding of LAO\'s legal and operational framework including service delivery models
  
• Understanding of LAO\'s legislative mandate, Strategic Plan, Business Plan, and justice system priorities, challenges and opportunities.
  
• Experience working in the justice sector with a deep appreciation for the challenges faced by LAO\'s clients.
  
• Demonstrated collaborative, analytic and intuitive approach to problem solving
  
• Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and partnerships with courts and the judiciary, variouslevels of government and agencies, the broader public sector and service providers
  
• Experience working with justice sector partners in developing solutions to the challenges facing LAO andthe justice system
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and inclusive working style
  
• Demonstrated policy development experience
  
• Ability to plan, organize and monitor work effectively and in a self-directed manner
  
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills used to develop materials to for internal and external audiences.
  
• Excellent analytical, strategic, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
  
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, accessibility, equity and inclusion
  
• Familiarity with the decision-making structure and processes in a public sector environment
  
• Understanding of priorities, challenges and opportunities in the justice system
  
• Experience working with justice partners in the development of policy to promote positive outcomes with client-service focus
  
• Ability to multi task effectively and work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  
• Demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
  
• Proficiency in French will be considered an asset.

Additional How to Apply

To apply submit a cover letter & r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified by email.

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Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 English Permanent, 40 Dundas St W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:
Excluded




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Category:
Legal Services



Posted on:
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Note:

• This posting is for an organization that is not a part of the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public Service Careers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contact information below to contact the organization directly if you have questions.