Coordinator, Practice Supports and Resources, Professional Development and Competence (Remote, Toronto)

Law Society of Ontario

13h • Remote

About The Position

At Law Society of Ontario we believe in the importance of a collaborative and supportive work environment that provides high quality and professional service to the public, lawyers and paralegals, and other stakeholders. We are always on the lookout for exceptional individuals who are ready to make a meaningful impact, innovate and grow with us.  Our offering: We value each member of our team and invest in your professional learning and development. We provide access to the resources needed to support professional growth , mental health and well-being is a priority. Our competitive compensation package includes a defined contribution pension plan, health and dental benefits plan and a robust Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP). Our progressive employment policies, high levels of employee engagement and the impressive architecture and beautiful grounds of the historic Osgoode Hall, there are many reasons to work at the Law Society. We hope you will consider joining the Law Society! JOB PURPOSE Supports the Practice Supports and Resources department (PSR) in the delivery of high-quality resources and programs to support continuing competence and best practices for paralegal and lawyer licensees. Under the direction of the Director, and working closely with Managers on a project-by-project basis, manages administrative tasks and coordinates project activities to develop, maintain, publish and promote resources, programs and outreach initiatives. Serves as a centralized resource for departmental projects and for statistical reporting related to the Practice Management Helpline (PMH), Coach and Advisor Network (CAN) and Program Accreditation.

Requirements

• Requires completion of a 2-year college program in Legal Studies, Arts, English or a related discipline.
• Requires a Law Clerk designation or equivalent training.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience providing administration and project coordination, preferably in a legal/regulatory environment.
• Professional Knowledge: The Law Society’s mandate, issues affecting the Society and the legal community.
• Professional responsibility and practice manage standards applicable to licensees.
• Legal concepts and processes particularly in the areas of family, criminal, wills and estates, civil litigation, criminal, and paralegal practice.
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite / 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Customer service skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project coordination, prioritization, and time management skills
• Business acumen and data-driven decision-making
• Interpersonal, oral, and written communication, and presentation skills
• Organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
• Statistical Analysis and Mathematical acumen
• Relationship Management

Nice To Haves

• Project management certificate is an asset.
• Adult Education experience is an asset.
• Experience with Project Management Software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operations and Administration
• Project Coordination and Resource Development Support
• Financial Planning and Tracking
• Team Membership

Benefits

• We value each member of our team and invest in your professional learning and development.
• We provide access to the resources needed to support professional growth , mental health and well-being is a priority.
• Our competitive compensation package includes a defined contribution pension plan, health and dental benefits plan and a robust Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
• Our progressive employment policies, high levels of employee engagement and the impressive architecture and beautiful grounds of the historic Osgoode Hall, there are many reasons to work at the Law Society.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree