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Program Coordinator, Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop/ITAW Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at York University
Title: Program Coordinator, Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop/ITAW
Company: York University
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Law/Legal, Education / Teaching
Position: Program Coordinator, Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop (ITAW)
Purpose:
Osgoode Professional Development, the continuing legal
education
arm of Osgoode Hall Law School, (‘OPD’) has run ITAW every year since . This is a six consecutive day program that provides a
hands-on
opportunity for junior lawyers to develop and practice essential trial skills. The program consists of at least participants, over 75 of the top trial
advocacy
lawyers, as well as respected and experienced judges.
ITAW is focused on teaching lawyers with limited trial experience how to improve their courtroom skills. The Program Coordinator, ITAW is mainly responsible for pre, post and in-program tasks related to the Intensive Trial
Advocacy
Workshop (ITAW). The Program Coordinator, ITAW position offers both undergraduate and law school students the opportunity to work with leading legal professionals and showcase their skills in a
dynamic
team-based environment.
Education:
Current student. Current JD students would be preferred or student with an interest in the justice legal system/legal studies or professional development/adult
education
would be preferred. Preference will be given to York University students.
Experience:
Previous work experience in the justice/legal system or professional development/adult
education
would be preferred. experience working with a Learning Management System (such as Moodle), eCommerce and database management.
Skills:
Advanced technical skills including Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat and Word.
Working experience
with Moodle (or other Learning Management Systems) and eCommerce.
Working experience
with Zoom.
Database management and reporting experience.
Exemplary
project management
skills.
Superior oral and written
communication skills
(editing and/or writing experience is preferred but not essential).
Must be
able to adapt effectively and efficiently to demanding and
dynamic
work environment
, showing initiative where appropriate.
Strong ability to multi-task and make decisions.
Critical
attention to detail
.
Strong customer service skills, preferably in a professional environment.
File management (paper and computer based).Excellent judgment and
problem solving
.
Team player who can deal effectively with others and work collegially with peers and take direction from
senior management
.
