The Law Society Tribunal is an independent adjudicative tribunal within the Law Society of Upper Canada, consisting of staff and appointed adjudicators. Adjudicators include benchers and other lawyer, paralegal and lay appointees.
The Tribunal is seeking qualified lawyers for appointment to the Tribunal as part-time members for a term of two years. Remuneration and travel expenses are paid. Ability to conduct hearings in both French and English is an asset.
Successful applicants must:
- be currently licensed as a lawyer by the Law Society of Upper Canada with no restrictions on their right to practise, be called to the bar for a minimum of 10 years and have no disciplinary record in any jurisdiction
- have previous experience as an adjudicator
- be available throughout the calendar year for hearings and to set prompt continuation dates
- have excellent hearing management and reason writing skills
- have knowledge and understanding of principles of legal ethics and procedural fairness
- be prepared to participate in performance assessment by the Chair
More information about the Law Society Tribunal and a detailed position description can be found on our website at www.lawsocietytribunal.ca. Qualified individuals are invited to send a curriculum vitae together with two writing samples, preferably decisions the candidate has authored, no later than October 31, 2014 to:
David A. Wright, Chair
Law Society Tribunal
130 Queen Street West,
Toronto Ontario, M5H 2N6
Email vramsukh@lsuc.on.ca; Fax 416-947-5204
The Law Society Tribunal strives to reflect the population of Ontario among its members. We welcome applications from persons representing the diversity of our profession and community. We will only contact candidates considered for an interview.
Related Documents
Invitation to Lawyers to Apply for Appointment to the LST FINAL (En) 141006
Law Society Tribunal Member Position Description (En) 141006