Legal Aid Ontario
Job title:
Staff Lawyer – Clinic Resource Office
Company
Legal Aid Ontario
Job description
Union: The SocietyJob Number: J0924-0584Job Title: Staff Lawyer – Clinic Resource OfficeJob Type: Permanent Full TimeCity, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJob Location: TorontoJob Category: LegalRole Designation: Flexible Hybrid – In person days can be flexible from week to week subject to manager approval and operational requirements.Open Positions: 1Posting Date: September 20, 2024Closing Date: October 7, 2024Salary: $90,186.96 – $154,117.41/YearLegal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO. LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff. All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.Primary functionThe CRO provides high-quality legal and other support services to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of legal action on behalf of clients of LAO-funded community legal clinics and Student Legal Services Organizations [SLSOs]. Our services include: individual file assistance; publications in key areas of clinic law and practice; training for clinic and SLSO caseworkers; court litigation support; facilitating communication/knowledge sharing among clinic practitioners; and, supporting inter-clinic Working Groups and clinics generally with the identification of systemic issues, research, law reform, and litigation strategies.Work on important and interesting poverty law and equality issues with a team committed to high quality legal services and access to justice for low-income Ontarians. Use your clinic law expertise and excellent analytical and writing skills to provide legal advice and opinions, and a range of legal supports, to advocates in community legal clinics and student legal services organizations (SLSOs) across Ontario. Write case-specific research memoranda, support litigation at all levels of tribunals and courts in clinic law areas, and contribute to a variety of clinic system and SLSO activities.Home Location: Toronto Provincial Office
Secondary Location: n/aReporting to: Director, Clinic Resource OfficeKey accountabilities
- Providing legal, strategic and practice advice to clinic and SLSO lawyers and community legal workers in clinic areas of law (social assistance, housing, EI, CPP/OAS, human rights & Charter)
- Participation in regional and provincial clinic CPD/training events, as appropriate
- Other project work in accordance with interests and skills
Required skills & experience
- Lawyer (L1) member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
- Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
- Significant recent experience practicing, and demonstrated expertise in, one or more major areas of clinic law in Ontario (e.g. social assistance, housing, CPP, EI)
- Experience appearing before one or more clinic law tribunals
- Demonstrated strong interest in clinic law issues
- Demonstrated superior legal research skills with traditional and electronic research sources
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including demonstrated advanced ability with Microsoft Word and Outlook, and experience with other Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with Zoom and Teams
- Adept at working both independently and as part of a team
- Able to work with shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Assets
- Experience using the CRO website and practice resources
- Experience practicing in a variety of clinic law areas (e.g. housing, social assistance, CPP, EI, human rights & the Charter)
- Advanced knowledge of administrative law and procedure
- Publication experience
- Court litigation experience
- Experience delivering legal training presentations
- Ability to speak, read and write French
To apply submit a cover letter & résumé.This position is represented by The Society of United Professionals and the employee will be governed by the provisions of the collective agreement and union dues will be deducted bi-weekly from date of hire.First preference will be given to current members of The Society of United Professionals.Please note that all applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume or to the one used to set up their Candidate Profile if applying on Njoyn. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.First time applying to LAO? You will need to create a profile AND then apply for the position.
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Once you have successfully applied you will receive a confirmation email.Trouble applying? For telephone support please call 1-877-427-7717 or email support: [email protected].
Expected salary
$90186.96 – 154117.4 per year
Location
Toronto, ON
Job date
Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:47:41 GMT
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