Legal Manager

2 days ago

Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time
Job Title: Legal Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Manager to join our team at Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services. As a Legal Manager, you will play a critical role in providing legal advice and representation to our staff and clients, ensuring that our services are delivered in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed manner.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal consultation and training to Agency staff on the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and other relevant legislation.
  • Support the provision of services and case management practices that incorporate the enhancement and development of a positive cultural identity of the children, youth, families, and communities served.
  • Participate in case conferencing and decision making where appropriate on case management issues.
  • Advocate and support the use of alternative approaches to the legal system.
  • Provide advice and representation for Agency staff at all levels of courts and tribunals, including the Child and Family Services Review Board.
  • Represent the Agency in all levels of the courts and tribunals in relation to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Children's Law Reform Act, Family Law Act and other statutes in both contested and uncontested matters.
  • Provide guidance and legal consultation to the team as needed.
  • Ensure all activities align with the agency's strategic plan, focusing on the importance of keeping children and youth connected to their families and communities.
  • Promote learning and development, utilizing agency tools and resources, including leadership competencies, wholistic reviews, coaching for improvement, internal and external training, etc.
  • Uphold a safe, healthy, respectful workplace in accordance with policies and procedures and all legislative requirements.
  • Communicate clear and measurable performance expectations and accountabilities.
  • Work closely and meet regularly with the Cultural Services Supervisor with a view to tracking and monitoring Circles that are conducted for legal files.
  • Provide quarterly legal statistics to the Quality Assurance Department and provide regular statistical updates to Senior Management.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Law or a related field.
  • A minimum of three (3) years' experience in litigation and in Family Law, representing children, parents or a Children's Aid Society / Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency.
  • Experience advocating for the welfare of Indigenous children, with a commitment to culturally sensitive and trauma-informed legal practices.
  • Superior knowledge of relevant legislative framework and policies reflecting current child welfare practice.
  • Sound knowledge of the case law, i.e. judicial decisions regarding the above legislation.
  • Working knowledge of the legal disclosure process and its application within the context of child welfare.
  • Strong knowledge of Indigenous service delivery, culture and traditions in responding to child welfare concerns.
  • Expert knowledge, understanding of and ability to translate relevant legislation into Agency based language.
  • Ability to ensure the assignment of work is balanced and equitable and provide oversight that is consistent in the provisions of legal services.
  • Capacity to integrate Indigenous knowledge and practices into legal services while practicing cultural humility, recognizing and addressing one's own biases, and continually learning from Indigenous communities.
  • Ability to lead, inspire, and support a team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
  • Effective in mentoring and developing others, encouraging professional growth and cultural competence.
  • Skilled in navigating and challenging systemic barriers to ensure equitable treatment and services.
  • Ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure situations, balancing legal requirements with cultural considerations and an anti-oppressive lens.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and conflict resolution, with the capacity to develop innovative solutions that respect Indigenous values and community needs.
  • Written communication skills to prepare correspondence, draft court documentation, and write legal opinions, draft contracts, etc.
  • Strong technical aptitude and skilled in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), databases and reporting tools.
  • Research skills to research points of law, both in court proceedings and in providing day-to-day legal advice to the Agency.
  • Skilled in teaching others through the facilitation of training and development sessions and the development of resources and tools.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary range of $[insert salary range].
  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • A hybrid work from home option available.
  • Travel within the catchment area will be required.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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 support our families in the way they deserve, with care and authenticity, and by recognizing and respecting spirit.

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.

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