Job opportunity
Disability Benefits Advocacy Paralegal
pillarnonprofit.ca
Advocate for disability benefits access at PEHC using legal representation, client interviews, and compassionate support for systemic barriers.
As an Advocacy Paralegal, you will represent individuals denied ODSP and CPP-D benefits. Guide clients through Social Benefits Tribunal and Social Security Tribunal appeals. Build cases through evidence gathering, persuasive submissions, and hearing preparation while working with healthcare professionals, community partners, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct intake interviews assessing appeal eligibility and case viability
Prepare submissions, affidavits, forms, and supporting appeal materials
Gather medical records and identify evidentiary gaps
Represent clients at tribunal hearings through oral advocacy
Maintain confidential records, deadlines, and case progress
Requirements:
Licensed Paralegal in good standing with Law Society of Ontario
Knowledge of ODSP legislation and appeal processes
Experience representing clients before administrative tribunals
Strong interviewing, communication, and written advocacy skills
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check required by PEHC
Use disability benefits advocacy, tribunal representation, and organized case management to support fair outcomes for PEHC clients.
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Apply on source site As an Advocacy Paralegal, you will represent individuals denied ODSP and CPP-D benefits. Guide clients through Social Benefits Tribunal and Social Security Tribunal appeals. Build cases through evidence gathering, persuasive submissions, and hearing preparation while working with healthcare professionals, community partners, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct intake interviews assessing appeal eligibility and case viability
Prepare submissions, affidavits, forms, and supporting appeal materials
Gather medical records and identify evidentiary gaps
Represent clients at tribunal hearings through oral advocacy
Maintain confidential records, deadlines, and case progress
Requirements:
Licensed Paralegal in good standing with Law Society of Ontario
Knowledge of ODSP legislation and appeal processes
Experience representing clients before administrative tribunals
Strong interviewing, communication, and written advocacy skills
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check required by PEHC
Use disability benefits advocacy, tribunal representation, and organized case management to support fair outcomes for PEHC clients.
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