OVERVIEW

JOB PURPOSE:

The Forensic Auditor is an Accounting Specialist engaged in the timely, consistent investigation of a wide range of issues relating to the professional conduct and competence of lawyers and paralegals (“licensees”), in accordance with the Law Society’s public interest mandate, legislation, by-laws and policies. This includes independent planning, conduct and closure of investigations in a manner consistent with forensic accounting practices, identifying potential breaches by licensees of the Society’s regulations regarding the maintenance of proper accounting records, investigating mortgage fraud, estates, conflict of interest, and other issues, and providing recommendations regarding further pursuance of files, including settlement and/or discipline of licensees. In addition, the Forensic Auditor is required to act as expert witness at legal proceedings, provide key testimony in court and regulatory proceedings, a...