Join Legal Aid Ontario as a Staff Lawyer, providing vital court litigation support to client cases in community legal clinics. Your expertise will enhance legal action efficiency for vulnerable populations.
In the Staff Lawyer role at Legal Aid Ontario, you will deliver expert legal services and support various legal practitioners in key areas like housing and social assistance. You’ll offer substantive legal advice, assist with document preparations, and co-counsel in court settings. Engage in ongoing training initiatives to develop clinic practitioners and address systemic legal issues effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support lawyers in court litigation for client cases
• Provide legal advice on complex procedures
• Assist in preparing evidence and necessary documents
• Co-counsel with community legal workers during trials
• Engage in CPD training and clinic project work
Requirements:
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
• Recent e...