AddressCOURT PROCESS CLERK
LEGAL SERVICES
This position will be responsible for filing documents at the courthouse and providing clerical assistance to legal services. Court Proces Clerks are located at Legal Services, 30 Isabella Street, with assignment to branch location, as required.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide clerical assistance in legal services, including making copies of court documents, assembling Continuing Records, serving documents by fax, preparing affidavits of service and maintaining legal files.
2. Enter data from information provided onto legal forms for review by law clerk and/ or lawyer.
3. Enters information into court calendar as directed.
4. Attends court to file documents and have applications issued.
5. Acts in accordance with and incorporates Society's Code of Ethics, Confidentiality, Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination policies, etc.
6. Uses sound judgment in consideration of financial resources.
7. Complies with Society’s financial policies and procedures.
8. Other duties as requested and required.
9. Works in a safe manner in accordance with the Society’s health and safety policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Secondary school diploma and a minimum of 1 year relevant experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Minimum keyboarding speed of 45 wpm.
- Proven ability in using computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office, CPIN).
- Proven ability to effectively balance competing work demands and work under pressure.
- Excellent telephone manner.
- Proven ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated initiative and problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work co-operatively with other staff and clients.
OTHER INFORMATION
Accommodation at CAST
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at 416-924-4640 x2300. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Equity Hiring Strategy and Application Process
The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAS of Toronto) is committed to building a skilled workforce that reflects the population of Toronto as well as the diverse communities we serve. For this specific career opportunity to support our Equity Hiring Strategy, CAS of Toronto is inviting applications from qualified individuals who self-identify as being part of one or more of the following under-represented groups:
- racialized (visible minority)
This initiative is deemed to be a Special Program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
During the online application process, applicants will have the opportunity to complete the Employment Equity questionnaire, to indicate if they self-identify as being part of one or more of the above under-represented groups. Answering the questionnaire is voluntary and all responses will be kept confidential and used only for the purposes outlined in this program. If the questionnaire is not completed by an applicant, they will not be considered as being from an equity seeking group.
The information collected will help us identify qualified applicants from the listed under-represented groups for this specific opportunity as part of our Equity Hiring Strategy. In addition, information provided will be used to understand the diversity of candidates that apply to roles within CAS of Toronto. A summary of the responses to this questionnaire will be used to help assess application trends and inform the development of enhanced and future recruitment programs which are equitable and accessible.
Qualified applicants who are interested in this opportunity can apply for position by submitting their application consisting of a cover letter and resume at https://www.torontocas.ca/careers , fax (416-324-2400), or mail (30 Isabella Street, 5th Floor) to the attention of Human Resources.
Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department, NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM on JANUARY 13, 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: $54,544.00-$63,140.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON
Application deadline: 2023-01-13
