The SCJ is seeking is seeking candidates to join new Dispute Resolution Officer (DRO) panels for the Kingston, Kitchener and Welland Unified Family Courts. French-speaking or bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply to the Kingston and Welland panels. The selection criteria include the following:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in the practice of family law
- 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
The deadline to apply is March 26, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. There will be a town hall meeting on March 9, 2021 where interested lawyers can hear more about the DRO program and ask questions. For more information on the application requirements and the town hall, please see the SCJ announcement here.