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Form of workOversee the administration of legal aid services (criminal) at OCJT and TRBC in close collaboration with other Toronto Managers of Legal Services
Home Location: Ontario Court of Justice - 10 Armory Street, Toronto, Ontario
Secondary and Tertiary Location(s): Toronto Regional Bail Centre, Toronto South Detention Centre and any place duty counsel services are provided in Toronto
Reports to: Director General - Toronto District
• Inspire, motivate and mentor staff to ensure that clients are receiving high quality Legal Services in an effective and efficient manner
• Manage staff, ensuring effective staff hiring, development, deployment and performance management
• Implement new and existing LAO initiatives including changes to duty counsel services, Service Integration, LAO Vulnerable Client Strategies, etc.
• Work collaboratively with district and regional colleagues to ensure client service is provided effectively at all Toronto locations where criminal duty counsel services are provided
• Act as liaison between LAO, the Judiciary, the Ministry of the Attorney General and the private bar
• Support the Director General to effectively implement Roster Management in the District
• Work collaboratively with other LAO departments as well as external stakeholders to address any issues or concerns that may impact client service
• Manage Toronto WASH court - must be available to work as WASH court manager at least one weekend per month
• Work in person at OCJT and TRBC as needed
• Manage Institutional Duty Counsel at TSDC and any other institutions where Toronto DC are employed
• Manage departmental budget
• Contribute to the development of strategic/ business plans
• Support employee engagement; Occupational Health and Safety; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and other corporate initiatives
• Other duties as required.
• Law degree and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Demonstrated experience in the area of criminal law, including ethical and practice management issues
• Strong leadership skill coupled with demonstrated commitment to client service
• Proven experience as an effective people manager
• Proven experience in managing financial and administrative functions and in directing and developing both professional and administrative staff
• Strong consultation, facilitation, mediation, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Experience in leading or managing change
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Creative problem solving abilities
• Knowledge of the LASA 2020 and Rules & Regulations and an appreciation and understanding for LAO's service model.
• French language skills are an asset
• Experience managing in a unionized environment is an asset
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