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What can I expect to do in this role?

• prepare various motions and court orders and send orders to court to be issued and entered
• prepare affidavits of sub-service by gathering and determining what information is to be used, completing documents in accordance with rules of practice
• prepare motions for warrants of committal
• follow up with courts to obtain status updates on various matters
• assist with preparing factums and trial records
• prepare statistical reports and correspondence for court clerks to advise of and clarify issues with specific cases
• ensure compliance with statutory limitation periods imposed by the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Family Law Rules

How do I qualify?

Communication, Organizational and Time Management Skills

• You can provide advice to clients on issues related to the legal process and on case status
• You can prepare a wide variety of legal documents
• You have excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage a large caseload with strict deadlines

Legal Office Experience and Knowledge

• demonstrated legal office administration experience to provide legal clerical services for the branch by assessing and reviewing cases and determining legislative and legal process requirements
• demonstrated knowledge of legal office administrative procedures and practices to prepare legal documents and conduct legal research
• the ability to interpret and apply knowledge and understanding of regulatory law, the civil and family law process, Rules of Civil Procedure and Family Law Rules and relevant legislation

Analytical, Problem-Solving and Judgement Skills

• You can identify legal problems and legislative implications and recommend courses of action to counsel
• You can recommend case planning strategies, determine information sources and prepare complex summaries of legal information

Computer Skills

• You are proficient with Microsoft software programs, for e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Adobe

Additional Information:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-AG-200119/23