The Superior Court of Justice, in collaboration with the Ministry of the Attorney General, is seeking candidates to join DRO panels in Barrie, Brampton, Durham, Hamilton, London, Milton, Newmarket and St. Catharines.
The DRO program provides family litigants with an early evaluation of their case by an experienced and neutral family lawyer for the purposes of facilitating settlement, narrowing the issues in dispute and assisting to organize the case so that it is ready for judicial intervention, where needed.
Candidates admitted to the panel will receive compensation at the rate of $250.00 per day plus HST. (*This compensation rate is currently under review).
French-speaking or bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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, knowledge of family court directions, rules, legislation, and case law.
- Exceptional problem solving and dispute resolution skills.
- Leadership in the family justice sector.
- Familiarity with the court to which you are applying 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 linked here.
Completed Application packages may be submitted by email to: droempanelment@ontario.ca.
The deadline to apply is Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST. 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.
Applicants who require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code are encouraged to include the request with their application.
[1] Retired lawyers may also apply if, at the time of their retirement, their license was not suspended. They will be required to maintain insurance for the purpose of participating in the program.