To receive a copy of this posting in French, email hr@lso.ca. Please include the “job title” - French version in the subject line.   Pour recevoir une copie de cette annonce en français, écrivez à hr@lso.ca. Veuillez indiquer “job title” - French version dans la ligne de sujet.   JOB PURPOSE:   The Law Society of Ontario is seeking an articling student to work in the Litigation Services department of the Professional Regulation Division for the...

JOB PURPOSE   Supports the activities of the Office of the CFO and the broader Finance & Facilities Management (FFM) division by engaging in research and policy development, contributing to board and committee governance support activities, and managing special projects within FFM. It involves conducting research, drafting policies and briefing/white paper reports for boards or committees for the Law Society, Legal Information and Resource Network (LiRN), and Law Society Foundation (LSF), developing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and managing the related process from a department perspective. Builds and maintains strong relationships with peers and division leaders to support...

JOB PURPOSE:   Examines licensees’ books, records, files and related documents to ensure compliance with the Law Society’s by-laws and Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) / Paralegal Rules of Conduct (PRC). The focus is on areas of practice that have historically given rise to disciplinary actions or other regulatory concerns, or on licensees with previous poor record keeping practices. Prepares audit reports, offers timely recommendations for improvement, and, in cases of serious breaches, may recommend referral to investigations team for further regulatory action.   

JOB PURPOSE:   Delivers high-quality Human Resources (HR) services to support client groups and promote an engaging employee experience. Provides advice and guidance in talent and performance management, workforce planning, total rewards, employee relations, and organizational design and development throughout the employee lifecycle. Builds strong client relationships and offers strategic and tactical support that aligns with business priorities and drives organizational effectiveness. Partners with hiring managers to define recruitment needs, develop sourcing strategies, and support hiring decisions in collaboration with HR team members.  

JOB PURPOSE:    Provides administration and technical assistance to the department, in the timely triage of complaints and assessment of risk. Duties include creating, processing and prioritizing complaint files, identifying and addressing internal and external customer needs, conducting searches and communicating and coordinating the sharing of information between internal and external staff.   QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: - Requires completion...

JOB PURPOSE:   Intake & Resolution Counsel is responsible for the timely, accurate, and efficient review of complaints received from the Client Service Centre and for the substantiation, streaming and disposition of regulatory files to other departments within the Regulatory Division. Intake & Resolution Counsel conducts a risk assessment, identifies the regulatory issues, and collects information/documentation to close or stream files. As part of the gatekeeper function for the Division, Intake & Resolution Counsel resolves and closes files where further investigation of the regulatory issues is...

JOB PURPOSE   Provides customer service for the department. Processes daily registrations and orders received through all channels (e.g., phone, mail, fax, chat, and email). Responds to calls and emails to assist customers with navigating the LSO Store and answer questions about CPD programs, products, and requirements.   QUALIFICATIONS - Requires completion of a 2-year college program in Customer Service, Administration, or a related discipline. - Requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience providing client services in a high-volume, front-line service department. - Customer service best...

JOB PURPOSE   Provides para-professional, administrative, organizational and technical support to the staff in Trustee Services and in the Regulatory Services Department. Support includes file management and assisting with inventory management and cataloguing of practice related materials. Processes, responds to, and tracks client / public and professional inquiries regarding requests and the retrieval of client / lawyer / paralegal files, wills, and other valuable client property.   QUALIFICATIONS - Requires completion of a 2 year college program in Law Clerk or Paralegal diploma or a related...

JOB PURPOSE   Examines and makes recommendations for improvement to a licensee’s practice with respect to practice management, including the licensee’s knowledge, skill and judgment, attention to the interests of clients, the records, systems and procedures of the licensee’s professional business, client files, and any other factor related to professional competence as expressed in the Law Society Act, by-laws, and Rules of Professional Conduct / Paralegal Rules of Conduct (“Rules”).   QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: - Requires an LLB or JD and a class L1 licence with the Law Society...

JOB PURPOSE   As part of the Litigation Services Department, the Legal Assistant is responsible for providing confidential and complex legal administrative support to the Director, Senior Manager and Discipline Prosecutors (consisting of Managers, Senior Lead Discipline Counsel, Discipline Counsel and Discipline Paralegals) in Litigation Services. This includes providing para-professional, organizational and technical support. The Legal Assistant is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating practices and procedures support, ensuring ongoing case management while handling multiple and competing...

JOB PURPOSE   Coordinates the activities of the KBSM team, ensuring these are efficient and standardized processes in place. The Coordinator, KBSM supports the team by maintaining best practices in information management, acting as a centralized resource, and facilitating effective administration for help the team support the lines of business. The role involves advanced use of Microsoft Office and SharePoint, with knowledge of Azure DevOps considered an asset.   QUALIFICATIONS   - Requires completion of a 3 year college program in any discipline. - Requires a minimum...

JOB PURPOSE   Discipline Counsel represent the Law Society in various regulatory proceedings, appearing before the Law Society Tribunal and in the courts.   QUALIFICATIONS   - Minimum level of education required for this position is an LLB or JD, plus a Class L1 licence with Law Society of Ontario. - Post-call litigation experience is required, with demonstrated advocacy and negotiation skills, and sound judgment. - Preference would be given to candidates with more than 5 years of litigation experience.  - Experience gained in a professional regulation...

JOB PURPOSE   The Talent Management Partner will be accountable for the design, development and implementation of talent management strategies, programs and initiatives related to Leadership Development, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning and Workforce Planning to support the Law Society’s business strategic objectives.   QUALIFICATIONS - Requires a 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business or a related field. Assets: Graduate studies in organizational psychology or organizational development or another related field. or a...

JOB PURPOSE   Counsel, Licensing Examinations is responsible for activities related to the licensing examinations for lawyers and paralegals. This includes acting as a legal and operational resource in the areas of examination accommodations, examination administration, and special projects related to licensing examinations. Counsel assists with the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of processes, policies, rules and protocols relating to the development, transfer, administration, delivery, scoring, and storage of examinations and examination production materials.   QUALIFICATIONS...

JOB PURPOSE   Represents the Law Society in court proceedings, including appearances before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, and Ontario Court of Appeal. Provides legal support to all working groups within Regulatory Services, including obtaining court-ordered trusteeships (Litigation), overseeing the winding up of law practices, and making recommendations for grants to the Compensation Fund. Responsibilities also include analyzing, monitoring, and enforcing orders issued by the Law Society Tribunal and the courts, enforcing cost orders, monitoring licensee undertakings, and managing assignments and judgments related to the Compensation Fund.

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JOB PURPOSE   The Law Clerk, By-Law Administration Services is responsible for the timely delivery, review, approval and implementation of various forms, processes and applications required under Law Society by-laws for the general purpose of ensuring compliance with the Law Society’s legislative and policy requirements. The Law Clerk provides timely and knowledgeable responses to licensee inquiries by LSO Connects, telephone and/or email, supports the completion of various administrative suspension processes, processes requests for information about licensees and in some cases prepares submissions and recommendations to department management for review. As well, the Law Clerk assists...