The Indigenous Community Legal Worker-Advocate/Paralegal will provide advocacy and administrative support, legal information and advice, early intervention, education, and community outreach to address key civil and poverty law issues affecting Indigenous people.
Requirements
- Grade 12 education supplemented by post-secondary education in Law, Criminology, Library Science, and/or Social Work, or Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate from a recognized educational institute
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a legal environment and/or as outlined in rated requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Knowledge of child protection, family, criminal and other civil and administrative legal proceedings that affect low income people
- Knowledge of collaborative processes and the Ministry of Children and Family Development's Collaborative Practice and Decision-Making Policy.
- Knowledge of various community resources available
- Knowledge of LABC policies and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in person, by telephone and by email
- Ability to analyze/assess legal problems and provide legal information/advice
- Ability to conduct legal research, and advocate for clients
- Ability to prepare basic legal correspondence and court documents
- Ability to recognize and diffuse stressful situations and deal with clients in a sensitive manner
- Ability to make and maintain effective contacts with agencies, organizations, and other community groups
- Ability to be discreet and manage confidential information
- Ability to work well with others in a team setting
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be familiar with general software applications (MS Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Must have a strong desire to assist disadvantaged clients, including those experiencing family violence or addiction issues, those with low income, those with mental disabilities, or those whose first language is not English
- Demonstrated awareness of the community's cultural diversity, particularly Indigenous cultures.
Benefits
- Four weeks paid vacation to start
- An excellent employee benefits package
- A generous defined benefit pension plan
- Support for training and development
- An Employee and Family Assistance program
- The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs
- Support for a healthy work/life balance
- Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves)
- 13 paid statutory holidays
- A flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Transit friendly employer for eligible staff
- Dog-friendly offices
- Dedicated Cultural Leave provisions for Indigenous employees
- An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council
