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SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in court procedures and applicable legislation with an understanding of the area’s programs and services.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and customer services skills, including conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member and contribute to programs and services provided by the team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to prepare documents, reports, briefing materials, and responses to internal and external inquiries.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations within the community.
• Ability to provide a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to understand the importance of service delivery; contribute to the implementation of initiatives that support the section’s customers in a timely and effective way.
• Strong organizational skills including but not limited to planning, prioritizing, time management and the ability to multi-task.
• Initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, and related software and database applications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a two-year College Diploma in Paralegal or Law Clerk program.
• Minimum of four years of related experience in a law office or an equivalent combination of education and related professional and lived community experience.
• P1 Licence with Law Society of Ontario (LSO) is an asset.
• Municipal Management Certificate is an asset.

Reporting to the Manager, Provincial Offences Court Prosecutor, but takes day-to-day direction from a prosecutor. This position provides a full range of paralegal, law clerk and administrative services including, but not limited to, litigation, prosecutions, board and tribunal hearings, by-laws, and administrative law activities of the Corporation to the extent permitted by applicable Law Society Rules and Regulations. Maintains confidentiality required at law and by the Law Society of Ontario.