Paralegal

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Ensure the well-being of Ontario's vulnerable citizens.

Join our team as a Paralegal and help protect the rights and financial interests of vulnerable adults in Ontario. Your work will ensure compliance with key legislation, making a real difference in our community. Be part of a dedicated team committed to upholding justice and supporting those who need it most.

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About the job

In this role, under the guidance of Counsel, you will:
• review and evaluate applications and offer recommendations on a multitude of legislation and legal procedures
• provide direction and guidance in the completion of applications
• interview witnesses, prepare statements and gather and assess evidence such as legal files and medical records
• act as liaison between the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) and various individuals on a variety of issues

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What you bring to the team

Legal knowledge

You can:
• prepare legal documents (i.e. affidavits, pleadings, facta, notices of motion, compendia, consents and orders)
• ensure compliance with related legislation and regulations
• review applications and evaluate the suitability of applicants for their appointment as guardians of incapable adults
• review and attempt to mediate disputes between competing applicants for guardianship
• respond to inquiries from members of the legal profession and the public to accurately relay information on behalf of Counsel
• provide paralegal support in real estate, litigation, estates and trust, and legal matters

Research and analytical skills

You can:
• analyze and select content portions which are useful to the questions asked
• complete information pertinent to case histories and determine the relevance to legal issues involved
• identify and investigate allegations of financial abuse
• conduct investigations on the compliance of private guardians and conditional certificates
• review complaints
• determine action on complaints with respect to private statutory guardians or court-appointed guardians

Accounting knowledge

You can:
• analyze complex financial information while reviewing accounts of attorneys, guardians and trustees for court passing
• carry out financial analysis in accordance with legislative requirements

Communication and interpersonal skills

You can:
• liaise with all levels of staff, government, the public, legal profession and clients
• prepare documentation and correspondence

Computer skills

• You are proficient with word processing related software, database applications and specialized software (i.e. TimePro, Conveyancer, DivorceMate and Quicklaw)
• You can manipulate text to produce complex letters, memoranda and legal documents according to established procedures
• You are able to enter, track and update computerized systems, prepare reports/briefings and conduct searches

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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Additional information:

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• T-AG-231856/25(2)

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.