Zomorodi Law Pc, Barristers & Solicitors jobs

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

Functional/Technical

• Conducts prosecutions in the Ontario Court of Justice of various provincial statutes and by-laws including the Trespass to Property Act, Liquor License and Control Act, select Highway Traffic Act offences, and the Metrolinx Act (and associated by-laws).

• Conducts charge screening of provincial offence cases (Part I, Part II and Part III matters) to determine the prospect of conviction, tenders evidence, examines and cross-examines witnesses, presents oral and written arguments, summarizes evidence and makes submissions regarding recommendations for judgment and sentence.

• Conducts formal and informal resolution meetings with patrons in relation to charges laid under provincial legislation and/or Metrolinx by-laws

• Manages and processes disclosure requests

• The Prosecutor must act with objectivity, independence and fairness in each case to ensure timely and principled decision making based on the circumstances of the defendant and the alleged offence and an appropriate use of legal principles

• Liaises with court administration and communicates with defense legal representation in regard to provincial offence court proceedings or the Administrative Fees Program

• Maintains and updates electronic files to maintain the accuracy of trial dates and dispositions; issues monthly reports on court results and court fine revenue, and advises Officers of court schedules and attendances

• Prepares Statements of Claim and Defences (e.g. related correspondence, forms, documents) and recovers damages owed by third parties within the Small Claims Court jurisdiction and responds to Statements of Claim or Letters of Demand issued pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure within the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court

• Acts as a Commissioner of Oaths to validate oaths, documents, and taking affidavits

• Processes Notices of Bankruptcy or Notice of Consumer Proposals and communicates with Trustees in Bankruptcy to determine recovery of debt owed to Metrolinx

• Attends various court jurisdictions to prosecute and file court documents

• Participates on committees, working groups, and special projects, as assigned

• Assists as a Board-appointed Screening Officer pursuant to the provisions of the Metrolinx Act , and the Administrative Fees regulation within applicable Acts and Bylaws

• Provides court support to employees of Metrolinx who have become victims or witnesses in on-duty work related incident to navigate the court system

• Attends proceedings before other agencies or boards as it relates to the Administrative Fees Program and/or the Court Advocate Program

• Liaises with each court jurisdiction’s Crown Attorney and Police Services to identify needs to be addressed in Crown Briefs and or as it relates to Metrolinx’s Court Advocate Program

• Stays abreast of current case law and changes in practice and procedure for legal proceedings

• Monitors the effectiveness of charges in court and provides recommendations to manager and adjusts administrative procedures to reflect changes in court locations and responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains administrative procedures associated with prosecution, parking activities and other by-law activities

• Designs, updates, and delivers training to Customer Protective Service Officers to educate them about laying Provincial Offence charges, evidence, and charges within the Administrative Fees program

• Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriately, from the general public, court, etc.

• Provides guidance to members of the Customer Protective Services team and other business units on prosecutorial related issues without direct supervisory responsibility