Discipline Counsel
About The Position
Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel & Director of the Office of Discipline Counsel and working as part of the University’s Office of Discipline Counsel, the incumbent represents the Provost in academic discipline proceedings before the University Tribunal and provides legal advice and guidance to clients across the University on issues related to academic discipline. In doing so, the incumbent conducts legal analysis and research, and drafts and edits documents including letters, pleadings, affidavits, and factums. The incumbent regularly prosecutes cases that are stressful and high stakes for the respondent students; as such, the incumbent is required to maintain a high standard of commitment to the integrity of the administration of justice as well as respect and care in their legal communication. The incumbent is assigned carriage of a high volume of cases. While the position has a high degree of independence, consultation and collaboration with other members of the Office of Discipline Counsel team is essential.
Requirements
- Bachelors of law degree (LL.B) or juris doctor (J.D.) degree.
- Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in legal practice with emphasis on administrative law and litigation or litigation management.
- Experience gained in a prosecution or professional regulation context.
- Experience drafting, analyzing and interpreting legal documents.
- Experience with and knowledge of prosecutorial practices, the rules of evidence, procedural fairness, and the law concerning privilege and documentary disclosure.
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Excellent tact, judgment and discretion.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to work cooperatively and collegially with internal and external contacts.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity and experience with the policies and practices of universities relating to administrative law and processes.
- Experience with higher education issues, University structure and governance.
Responsibilities
- Represents the Provost in academic discipline proceedings before the University Tribunal.
- Provides legal advice and guidance to clients across the University on issues related to academic discipline.
- Conducts legal analysis and research.
- Drafts and edits documents including letters, pleadings, affidavits, and factums.
- Prosecutes cases that are stressful and high stakes for the respondent students.
- Maintains a high standard of commitment to the integrity of the administration of justice.
- Demonstrates respect and care in legal communication.
- Manages a high volume of cases.
- Consults and collaborates with other members of the Office of Discipline Counsel team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
