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Legal AssistantKina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services • Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services • Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
9 days ago
Salary
CA$68,243.24 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description
OVERVIEW:
The Legal Assistant is responsible to coordinate the provision of legal services as directed by the Legal Counsel. The Legal Assistant will support the coordination of agency legal services by preparing relevant legal documentation and correspondence; conducting legal research; and assisting with trial preparation, or any other tasks as assigned including disclosure and access to personal information requests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A Law Clerk, Legal Assistant or Paralegal Diploma.
  • Or a college diploma (two year minimum) in a field related to Law.
  • However, other combinations of skills, education and experience that are relevant may be considered.
  • Have a class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License, access to a personal vehicle and be able to travel.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
  • Assist counsel by preparing relevant legal documentation.
  • Ensure that Court forms are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
  • Draft various types of legal documentation, including facta, briefs, affidavits, etc. as assigned by in-house legal counsel.
  • Obtain further information where necessary to ensure comprehensive legal documentation is prepared.
  • Assemble documentary evidence.
  • Draft correspondence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time-to-time exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
  • Candidates must live within service area, or be willing to relocate

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at www.kgcfs.org/employment to review the full job description.
Please submit your application marked “Confidential: Legal Assistant”. Include in your application a cover letter, resume, and (3) three reference letters - two (2) employment related from recent employers.Please also detail in your application: education, employment experience, and cultural participation. Applications are accepted and in the following order of preference: by email, fax atHuman Resources – ConfidentialLegal Assistant-ContractKina Gbezhgomi Child and Family ServicesMain Office - 98 Pottawatomi Avenue,Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0
Email: applications@kgcfs.org
KGCFS is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conditions of Employment: Successful candidates will be required to provide a Police Record Check (level determined by position), a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract, proof of $1M Liability Insurance, and supervisory references (with consent to contact).



    About Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services:

    On April 1, 2012 Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services transferred the direct service delivery and management of the prevention services inclusive of family and community support services to the First Nations. Each of the First Nations and Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services has a Contribution Agreement outlining the roles and responsibilities of the agency and First Nation in this collaborative partnership inclusive of agency support and training, funding arrangements, service and financial reporting. Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services completed this process as a transition phase to a fully integrated child welfare model in preparation for designation as a child welfare agency, and also to reflect the membership requests in relation to First Nation community based delivery of prevention services. VISION: Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services will honour and support our family’s and community’s inherent authority to care for their children based on unity, traditions, values, beliefs and customs. MISSION: Our services ensure children are protected and stay connected with their culture, language and community while strengthening family and community relationships.

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