paralegal Oshawa
Job description
Clinic License Paralegals
Durham Community Legal Clinic
Midtown Mall Location, Oshawa
The Durham Community Legal Clinic (DCLC) is a not-for-profit community based legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. The Clinic promotes universal access to justice and the elimination of poverty through legal representation, summary advice, referrals, public legal education and information and community development. The Clinic delivers high quality services reflecting our commitment to respect, fairness, equality and empowerment.
Main Responsibilities
· Complete Intake procedure with clients including but not limited to provide advice and represent clients in all areas of clinic law such as : housing, social assistance, employment and human rights, at the respective tribunal. With an emphasis on Social Assistance clinic law.
· Assist other staff members from time to time on case files and or legal advice
· Conducting Public Legal Education, via webinars an in-person
· Make appropriate referrals according to service needs
· Ensure client records and files are accurate and current in accordance with DCLC and LSO policies
· Prepare statistical and written reports as requested
· Actively participate in regularly scheduled meetings and training
· Participate in and initiate a range of community development activities, including law reform efforts and public legal education, and building collaborative relationships with Durham community partners
Requirements
· Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
· Knowledge of Ontario housing law and/or social assistance law (minimum 2 years experience);
· Commitment to social justice and anti-oppressive legal practice;
· Excellent oral and written advocacy skills;
· Experience in Public Legal Education and an interest in public speaking;
· Experience serving diverse clients including those from low-income and highly sensitive backgrounds;
· Empathy to people living on low income or in poverty; and
· A driver’s licence and interest to attend offsite events.
Working Environment
· DCLC strives to promote a safe and welcoming work environment
· Typical Office setting
· Normal operations include (but not limited to) filing, photocopying, answering phones, computer work, video conferencing, face to face interactions with the public (note: clients may at times present confrontational situations).
In addition to review of qualifications, interviews and reference checks, successful candidates may be invited to participate in a written test and other assessment tools.
About DCLC
Please visit our website for more information about our organization: https://www.durhamcommunitylegalclinic.ca/
The DCLC offices are fully accessible.
Application Information
Interested candidates are asked to email [email protected] a cover letter and resume/CV demonstrating how you meet the qualifications as set out above by 5 p.m. on Friday June 16, 2023. Please use the subject line: “Paralegal”
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
DCLC is committed to equitable employment and hiring practices and is dedicated to building an organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse, marginalized and racialized communities and backgrounds and people with disabilities including all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and perspectives at DCLC. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Salary: $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Paralegal (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-06-16
Expected start date: 2023-06-19
About Legal Aid Ontario
CEO: John McCamus
Revenue: $25 to $50 million (USD)
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Non-profit Organisation
Website: www.legalaid.on.ca
Year Founded: 1998
