Help ensure that homes, finances, and legal rights are protected for incapable adults across Ontario. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your paralegal and real estate knowledge in the public interest. By reviewing complex applications, liaising with legal professionals and families, and ensuring compliance with legislation, you'll help the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) fulfill its mandate to protect Ontarians who cannot advocate for themselves.
In this role, under the guidance of Counsel, you will:
- review and evaluate applications and real estate documents, and offer recommendations on a multitude of legislation and legal procedures
- provide direction and guidance in the completion of applications
- interview witnesses, prepare statements and gather and assess evidence such as legal files and medical records
- act as liaison between the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT), stakeholders and various individuals on a variety of real estate issues
You can:
- demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, legal procedures, and legal terminology
- prepare legal documents (i.e. real estate documents, affidavits, pleadings, facta, notices of motion, compendia, consents and orders)
- ensure compliance with related legislation and regulations
- review applications and evaluate the suitability of applicants for their appointment as guardians of incapable adults
- review and attempt to mediate disputes between competing applicants for guardianship
- respond to inquiries from members of the legal profession and the public to accurately relay information on behalf of Counsel
- provide paralegal support in real estate, litigation, estates and trust, and legal matters
You can:
- analyze and select content portions which are useful to the questions asked
- complete information pertinent to case histories and determine the relevance to legal issues involved
- identify and investigate allegations of financial abuse
- conduct investigations on the compliance of private guardians and conditional certificates, and review complaints
- determine action on complaints with respect to private statutory guardians or court-appointed guardians
You can:
- analyze complex financial information while reviewing accounts of attorneys, guardians and trustees for court passing
- carry out financial analysis in accordance with legislative requirements
You can:
- liaise with all levels of staff, government, the public, legal profession and clients
- prepare documentation and correspondence
- You are proficient with word processing related software, database applications and specialized software (example: Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, PC Law, DivorceMate)
- You can manipulate text to produce complex letters, memoranda and legal documents according to established procedures
- You are able to enter, track and update computerized systems, prepare reports/briefings and conduct searches
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
