Jobs at Law Society of Ontario (Now Hiring) — 3 open

• Requires an LLB or JD. Requires a class L1 license with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in specific areas of law (e.g., real estate, family, wills and estates, civil or criminal litigation, and administrative law), preferably in a private practice, regulatory environment, or a combination.
• Professional Knowledge:
  • The Law Society’s mandate, services, legislation and policies.
  • Extensive knowledge of specialized area of law such as real estate, family, wills and estates, civil or criminal litigation, immigration or administrative law.
  • Interview and investigation methodologies, principles, and practices are an asset.
  • Law Society accounting and bookkeeping requirements.
  • Current trends and developments in the legal profession and forensic investigation techniques.
  • Dispute resolution techniques.
• Technical Skills:
  • Microsoft Office Suite / 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Broad understanding of the application of technology in a legal / regulatory environment.
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro is an asset.
• Competencies:
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Project coordination, prioritization, and time management skills.
  • Business acumen and data-driven decision-making.
  • Interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
  • Relationship Management.
  • Ability to manage a multi-issue and diverse caseload.
  • Concise, well organized writing skills in the preparation of a full range of investigative documents and memoranda, which may form the basis for disclosure to Discipline Counsel and agreed statement of fact.

Investigations & Case Management 

• Investigates serious matters, including professional misconduct, conduct unbecoming, competence, licensing, capacity, and unauthorized practice. Develops case plans outlining investigation strategies and evidence requirements and prepares comprehensive investigative reports.
• Identifies risk and conducts ongoing risk analysis.
• Follows procedural and administrative requirements regarding searches, seizures, and the handling, cataloguing, security, and continuity of evidence.
• Interviews witnesses and prepares witness statements in accordance with legal requirements.
• Prepares and provides legal advice on case preparation to other staff for the Proceedings Authorization Committee (PAC) related to non-discipline recommendations (i.e. Invitation to Attend, Letter of Advice, Regulatory Meeting and file closure), and assists in preparing cases for hearings, and other legal practice and other evidentiary matters.
• Assesses and recommends appropriate responses (e.g., establishing practice controls, obtaining search and seizure orders, identifying potential candidates for remedial diversion initiatives, exploring alternative dispute resolution opportunities, etc.).
• Devises and implements plans of supervision for licensee’s practices.
• Communicates with staff, complainants, and licensees regarding the investigation process and disposition of cases, ensuring strict confidentiality.
• Assists department staff

Policy Development

• Identifies legal issues arising from investigations and advises the department Director and senior management on policy development or revisions as needed.

Team Membership

• Collaborates with the department to coordinate investigative and regulatory responses to identified issues involving subjects of investigations.
• Promotes the sharing and transfer of knowledge amongst team members.
• Contributes to the development of standardized practices, guidelines and procedures in the appropriate conduct and resolution of investigation files.
• Manages own caseload while working with team members and colleagues in Intake and Resolution, and Litigation Services to establish, monitor, and improve case management processes and performance targets.