Description:
Services are currently provided both virtually and on site, with minimal "on-site" supervision. At times, it may be necessary to meet with clients in person in detention centres in the GTA. Flexibility is required based on operational needs.
Reporting to: Manager, Legal Services
Key accountabilities
- Assists IDRP management with maintaining the daily detention review hearing schedule.
- Prepares client files using applicable client management software, including opening and closing files, distributing disclosures, docket and record keeping and reporting.
- Provides administrative support to managers and IDRP staff as required, such as drafting correspondence, arranging interpreter or doctor appointments, arranging couriers and process servers, etc.
- Prepares litigation materials under the supervision of counsel, including compiling documents using PDF software and drafting affidavits.
- Liaises with clients and other service providers, internal and external, including private bar counsel, court-based services, doctors and psychiatrists, as required.
- Additional, specific duties as outlined by RLO management.
Required skills & experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, research skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task, to work collaboratively as part of a team, and to work well under pressure.
- Proven ability to learn, develop and adapt to new or modified policies and procedures in a changing environment.
- Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PDF software.
- Previous administrative, law clerk experience or experience in a law office an asset
- Experience in a client service role assisting vulnerable client groups an asset
- Lived experience as an immigrant and/or within immigrant and refugee communities is an asset
- Ability to communicate in a second language is an asset