Full-time legal assistant/clerk

Legal Assistant
Vacancy: 1 Full-Time Permanent
Reporting to the In-House Legal Counsel, the Legal Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Legal Services Department, including the preparation of all court documents and materials to be presented as part of a protection or status review application, and adoption and openness applications pursuant to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, the An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (S.C. 24), and Family Law Rules. The incumbent works within the guidelines and procedures established by the department and contributes to the overall work of the Legal Services Department. Although the Legal Assistant does not engage directly with our children, youth, or families, the legal contributions provided by this position plays an essential role in ensuring that we are providing a process that is executed smoothly and efficiently. By preparing legal documentation and coordinating with various stakeholders, the Legal Assistant helps create the foundation upon which legal counsel can advocate for the safety and well-being of our Indigenous children, youth and families. In this way, the Legal Assistant contributes indirectly but meaningfully to support the care, cultural continuity and development of our children, youth and families. The incumbent works within the guidelines and procedures established by the department and contributes to the overall mission and work of the Legal Services Department.
As an Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency, we give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and those with close affiliations.

About Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services:

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services is a multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency. We provide a stable foundation for children, youth, and families, through wraparound services that are culturally based and family-focused.
We seek to honour and support those we serve, with a constant commitment to growing our base of knowledge and expertise.
​We are an agency that delivers culturally-intelligent services to our partner First Nation communities in Ontario. With our team of dedicated staff, we work with children, youth, and families as early as possible to help them navigate various obstacles and access services available to them. We offer services such as Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions, Youth Justice, Youth in Transition, Child Welfare, and Alternative Care.