Paralegal Society of Ontario
The original the objectives established for our non-profit organization are as follows:
* To ensure that Public interest remains a foremost consideration in our efforts to regulate the Paralegal profession.
* To establish a Paralegal society that will attract the allegiance and support of all Paralegals in Ontario.
* To develop a meaningful working relationship with the Province of Ontario in creating a province-wide institutional structure which will ensure that the highest level of service is provided by all Paralegals in Ontario.
* To develop acceptable working standards and minimum professional requirements for all Paralegals offering services to the public.
* To work with Public and private sector educators in Ontario to formulate relevant applied skills training for Paralegals.
* To develop an accreditation/certification program to qualify Paralegals for practice in Ontario.
* To establish an administrative unit to administer accreditation/certification and to monitor the professional conduct of all accredited/certified Paralegals.
* To establish a dialogue and working relationship with the legal profession and justice administration officials for the specific purpose of promoting the professional status of Paralegals as qualified legal services providers.
* To urge the Attorney General to enact legislation which will recognize the legitimate professional status of both established and emerging Paralegal service areas.
* To urge the Attorney General to enact legislation that clearly defines the practice of law and the role of a barrister and solicitor.
* To urge the Attorney General to transfer the power to prosecute the individuals engaged in the unauthorized practice of law from the Law Society of Upper Canada to the Ministry of the Attorney General.
* To act as the official voice of Paralegals and, where in the best interests of the society, the official advocate for individuals or designated groups of Paralegals.
* To offer Paralegals the benefits of group purchasing power in areas of, errors and omissions Insurance, health insurance, legal texts, cellular phones, computer software, etc.
Company Details
Company Information
Sean Voisin
Title:
Paralegal / Mediator
Telephone:
(905) 623-0201
Fax:
(905) 623-0202
Email:
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Services
Advocates