Law Society of Ontario

2 Jobs

764 Employees

About the Company

The Law Society regulates, licenses and disciplines Ontario’s lawyers and licensed paralegals pursuant to the Law Society Act and the Law Society's rules, regulations and guidelines. Created by an act of the Legislative Assembly in 1797, the Law Society of Upper Canada governs Ontario’s lawyers and paralegals in the public interest by ensuring that the people of Ontario are served by lawyers and paralegals who meet high standards of learning, competence and professional conduct. The Law Society has a duty to protect the public interest, to maintain and advance the cause of justice and the rule of law, to facilitate access to justice for the people of Ontario, and to act in a timely, open and efficient manner.

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Company Name: Law Society of Ontario
Job Title: Counsel, Office of the Executive Director, Professional Development & Competence - contract to December, 2026 (Hybrid, Toronto)
Job Description: Counsel Role Summary: Provide strategic support to Executive Director on policy development, regulatory compliance, and competency frameworks; lead divisional projects and represent division in organizational initiatives. Expectations: Advise on policy trends, manage complex projects, conduct research for regulatory initiatives, and ensure alignment with public interest and legal standards. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to design policy recommendations, operational plans, and business cases. - Analyze financial/resource impacts of proposals; manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder coordination. - Conduct research, report on professional competency issues, and monitor legal education/quality assurance trends. - Draft reports, correspondence, and presentations for internal and external audiences. - Facilitate meetings with committees, experts, and vendors to advance initiative objectives. - Lead special projects, including tool selection and resource planning. Required Skills: - Policy development, regulatory frameworks, and strategic governance (Law Society Act, public policy). - Advanced research, data analysis, and project management. - Stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and persuasive communication (written/spoken). - Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media. - Business acumen, multitasking, and detail-oriented organization. Required Education & Certifications: - LLB/JD degree with Class L1 Law Society of Ontario licensing. - Minimum 5 years in regulatory governance, legal practice, or related professional settings. - Demonstrated knowledge of public administration, consultation techniques, and regulatory policy processes.

Company Name: Law Society of Ontario
Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant, Investigation Services, Professional Regulation - 12 month contract (Hybrid, Toronto)
Job Description: **Job Title** Legal Administrative Assistant – Investigation Services **Role Summary** Provide confidential legal administrative support to an Investigation Department. Manage case files, coordinate documentation, execute regulatory processes, and maintain strict confidentiality while balancing competing deadlines. **Expectations** - Deliver high‑quality, error‑free administrative work in a fast‑paced environment. - Maintain professionalism in handling politically or media‑sensitive matters. - Work independently and collaboratively to improve departmental workflows. **Key Responsibilities** - File maintenance: digitize, tag, scan, and distribute documents; close files and prepare storage materials. - Case‑management: upload documents, monitor status, assist in report review, and support the Administration Manager. - Regulatory processes: conduct CanLII and other searches; obtain transcripts; coordinate document services with process servers, licensees, and witnesses. - Document preparation: draft and proofread affidavits, memoranda, charts, transcripts, and legal correspondence. - Service of process: arrange and track process serving in compliance with governing rules. - Scheduling: book meetings, manage interpreter services, coordinate travel, and schedule appointments. - Customer service: respond to inquiries from staff, licensees, complainants, and witnesses, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. - Financial: manage office supplies, track inventory, prepare expense reports and payment requisitions, process invoices. - Reporting: compile data for statistical summaries and special reports. - Continuous improvement: collaborate on workflow enhancements, identify process gaps, and recommend solutions. **Required Skills** - Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Experience with case‑management systems, ShareFile, SharePoint, and database applications. - Dictation/typing speed of ≥60 words/minute with high accuracy. - Strong written and oral communication; ability to proofread and edit. - Analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Project coordination, prioritization, and time‑management. - Customer‑service orientation; interpersonal skills. - Presentation skills and ability to work independently or in a team. **Required Education & Certifications** - 2‑year college diploma in Legal Administration or related field. - Minimum 3 years of legal administrative experience, preferably in a legal or regulatory setting. - Ability to communicate in French is an asset. ---