Opening of the Courts of Ontario Ceremony 2023

20/09/2023

The Opening of the Courts of Ontario Ceremony for 2023 will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Courtroom 6-1 at 361 University Avenue at 3:30pm. Remarks will be delivered by Chief Justice Michael Tulloch, Chief Justice Geoffrey Morawetz, and Chief Justice Sharon Nicklas. The ceremony can be watched live at https://youtube.com/live/J-rkUNnlWZg.

Applications open for Associate Judge appointment

11/04/2023

Ministry of the Attorney General

Requires

Associate Judge (1 position)

“OPEN”

This is an Order in Council appointment pursuant to s. 86.1 of the Courts of Justice Act. You will require legal, adjudicative, mediation and administrative skills. Associate Judges perform judicial duties in civil actions in the Superior Court of Justice, exercising the jurisdiction assigned to Associate Judges by the Rules of Civil Procedure.

At the direction of the Regional Senior Justice, you will be assigned to hear motions, conduct pre-trial or case conferences, and exercise case management and trial management functions. You may also be assigned to conduct references under the Construction Act and to serve as registrar in bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

LOCATION: 393 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Could also involve travel to other regions as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario for at least ten years; good judgment, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, effective organization and computer skills. The position requires thorough knowledge of civil litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution and case management. Oral and written proficiency in French would be an asset, as would knowledge of proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Construction Act. A “G” driver’s licence and the ability to travel to surrounding court locations, including Brampton, Hamilton, Milton and Newmarket, are required.

POSTING DATE: April 5, 2023
CLOSING DATE: May 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Applications must be received by closing date.
All applications must be sent by email, as a PDF attachment, to Danny.Caon@ontario.ca.

Applications are open for family lawyers to join the DRO roster in many of the program’s locations

13/10/2022

This notice is no longer in effect.

NOTICE TO THE FAMILY LAW BAR 

DISPUTE RESOLUTION OFFICER PROGRAM EMPANELMENT

The Superior Court of Justice, in collaboration with the Ministry of the Attorney General, is seeking candidates to join DRO panels in Barrie, Brampton, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Newmarket, St. Catharines, Toronto and Welland.  

The Dispute Resolution Officer (DRO) program currently operates in the Superior Court of Justice in Barrie, Brampton, Durham, Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchener, London, Milton, Newmarket, St. Catharines, Toronto and Welland. Applications are open for these locations. The DRO program provides family litigants with an early evaluation of their case by a neutral third party for the purposes of facilitating settlement and narrowing the issues in dispute.

Candidates admitted to the panel will receive compensation on a fee-for-service basis at the rate of $250.00 per day plus HST if applicable.

French-speaking or bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply to the Hamilton, London, Toronto and Welland panels.

Selection criteria include:

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in the practice of family law
  • Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario as a barrister and solicitor[1]
  • Family law expertise, including negotiation, litigation, and ADR processes
  • Advanced knowledge of family court procedures, legislation, and case law
  • Exceptional problem solving and dispute resolution skills
  • Knowledge of the local family court and its family justice participants including participation in local bench and bar or community liaison committees.

The Application form for admission to the panel is attached.

Send completed Application packages by email to: droempanelment@ontario.ca

The deadline to apply is Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All Applications must be completed in full, including the necessary authorizations and references.  Late or incomplete Applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening will be contacted.

Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please be advised that existing DRO panel members are not required to reapply to remain on the panel.

[1] Retired members may also apply provided that at the time of retirement their license was not suspended.  Retired judges may also apply for admission to the panel.

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