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About the Role

Provides legal advice and support to the Tribunal Chair, Registrar, and other staff and adjudicators of the Law Society Tribunal. Acts as a legal resource and staff support for Tribunal Committee. Represents the Tribunal in court proceedings. Focuses on service to the public, professions and parties, applying and promoting the Tribunal’s core values of fairness, quality, transparency and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the Tribunal’s administrative and adjudicative policies, practices, and procedural frameworks.
• Develops and implements policy proposals and amendments.
• Advises the Chair and Registrar on administrative and adjudicative approaches.
• Drafts rules, practice directions, templates, and other materials for adjudicators.
• Provides advice to adjudicators and staff on process and substantive law.
• Communicates with parties, media, the public, witnesses and other stakeholders.
• Reviews draft endorsements, reasons, and orders.
• Prepares orders for publication.
• Represents the Tribunal in judicial reviews and appeals.
• Prepares adjudicator and staff education materials and assists in delivering adjudicator education.
• Conducts legal and policy research on issues arising in Tribunal proceedings.
• Maintains in-depth familiarity with the Tribunal’s jurisprudence, administrative practices and policies, and adjudicative strategies.
• Analyzes trends and emerging issues in Tribunal caselaw.
• Reviews Divisional Court jurisprudence.
• Works as a part of a diverse team delivering adjudication.
• Builds solid relationships with adjudicators and staff.
• Advises the Registrar and administrative staff on strategic solutions for case processing issues.
• Promotes confidence in the Tribunal through understanding of and openness to the perspectives of diverse stakeholders.
• Co-ordinates with outside counsel appointed under Tribunal Rules.
• Assists with the development of project objectives, monitors schedules and project milestones.
• Participates in initiatives to enhance the quality of adjudication and service delivery.
• Assists in the development of performance statistics and monitoring of the Tribunal’s work.
• Advises administrative staff to ensure that proceeding-related information is recorded accurately.
• Prepares content for the Tribunal website.
• Performs website and media communications in collaboration with Communications Coordinator.
• Assists Communications Coordinator in responding to media and public requests for information.

Requirements

• Requires an LLB/JD and class L1 licence with the Law Society of Ontario in good standing.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a lawyer practising before or working within administrative tribunals.
• Proficiency in French is considered an asset.
• Must submit a cover letter with the application.
• Agrees to a clearance check of their regulatory history with the Law Society.

Skills

• Administrative law
• Best practices and innovative approaches in administrative tribunals
• Law Society tribunal practices and policies, Law Society Act, Adjudicator Code of Conduct, Rules of Practice and Procedure, Practice Directions, and Law Society Tribunal jurisprudence
• Editorial, legal research, and writing skills
• Microsoft Office Suite / 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Negotiation skills with tact and diplomacy
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal, oral, and written communication, and presentation skills
• Organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
• Relationship Management
• Strategic judgment in analyzing and applying complex information
• Ability to provide prompt, strategic advice on issues of procedure and substance

Location

• Osgoode Hall

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a lawyer practising before or working within administrative tribunals

Education Level

• LLB/JD

Benefits

• Defined contribution pension plan
• Health and dental benefits plan
• Robust Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)

About the Company

• At Law Society of Ontario we believe in the importance of a collaborative and supportive work environment that provides high quality and professional service to the public, lawyers and paralegals, and other stakeholders.
• We value each member of our team and invest in your professional learning and development.
• We provide access to the resources needed to support professional growth.
• Mental health and well-being is a priority.
• Our progressive employment policies, high levels of employee engagement and the impressive architecture and beautiful grounds of the historic Osgoode Hall, there are many reasons to work at the Law Society.

Equal Opportunity

• The Law Society of Ontario values and respects diversity.
• We are committed to creating an accessible, barrier-free and inclusive workplace in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Please make any requirement you may have for accommodation during the recruitment process known when contacted.
• If you are unable to apply to this position due to the requirement for an accommodation of any kind, please email us at hr@lso.ca or call 416-947-3475.
• The Law Society of Ontario does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process at present.