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Accounts Referral Clerk; Office Children`s Lawyer Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Fonction publique de l’Ontario
Position: Accounts Referral Clerk (Office of the Children`s Lawyer)
Accounts Referral Clerk (Office of the Children’s Lawyer)
$26.92 – $31.31 Per hour
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Ready to take your administrative skills to the next level?
We’re seeking an Account Referral Clerk to manage case assignments of legal and clinical personal rights files of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL). You will work in a stimulating, fast‑paced and high‑volume environment providing administrative and financial support as an integral part of the Accounts and Referral team.
Join us and contribute to a cause that truly matters!
Who we are:
The Office of the Children’s Lawyer is an independent law office within the Ministry of the Attorney General. We represent children under the age of 18 in various legal matters, including family law cases (such as parenting time, contact, and decision‑making responsibility), child protection cases, civil cases (like personal injury and medical malpractice), and estates and trusts.
The OCL is dedicated to ensuring an open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplace, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of our diverse communities and under‑represented groups, particularly Indigenous Peoples, Black people, persons from other racialised groups, persons with disabilities and 2
SLGBTQ+ persons.
About the job
- Receiving and reviewing a variety of legal documents for accuracy and completeness, including Child Protection court orders, parenting time/decision‑making and Voluntary Youth Services Agreement forms.
- Using the case management system to open legal files and update case information provided in legal documents.
- Assigning cases to private sector retainer lawyers and clinicians across the Province.
- Auditing invoices and identifying omissions and errors in accordance with established billing rules and internal policies.
- Liaising with lawyers and clinicians to ensure case information is accurate and in compliance with legal and policy provisions.
- Working collaboratively as an integral part of a high‑volume unit; providing back‑up support to other Accounts and Referral team members as required and sharing best practices with colleagues.
What you bring to the team
Legal knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of family law related to child protection and parenting time/decision‑making matters.
- Familiarity with relevant statutes, rules and regulations relating to the Courts of Justice Act, and the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
- Understanding of legal policies and procedures and legal office practices.
- Understanding of legal terminology, documents and court processes.
- Ability to identify key issues within case files to ensure they are assigned to the right lawyers and clinicians.
Analytical, assessment and problem‑solving skills
- Reviewing legal documents to ensure complete accuracy of work and maintaining compliance with applicable legal and policy requirements.
- Determining whether information is confidential and whether it can be released.
- Working independently and meeting deadlines in a high‑volume, time‑sensitive environment.
- Ensuring strong attention to legal and factual detail to manage complex information.
- Verifying invoices, identifying omissions and errors in accordance with established billing rules and internal policies.
Communication and interpersonal skills
- Tact, discretion, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Ability to use appropriate legal terminology to provide sensitive information, offer clear explanations, and exchange legal information with lawyers and clients.
- Written communication skills and knowledge to use appropriate legal and business terminology.
Organizational, customer service and teamwork skills
- Prioritising workload and flagging items or cases to ensure timely, accurate processing that meets legal and accounting requirements.
- Meeting strict deadlines and ensuring time frames are met.
- Demonstrating customer service and teamwork skills to provide support to lawyers and clinicians.
- Responding promptly to issues involving legal documentation and procedures.
Computer skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and customised databases…
Title: Accounts Referral Clerk; Office Children`s Lawyer
Company: Fonction publique de l’Ontario
Location: Toronto, Canada
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