Legal Aid Ontario

About Legal Aid Ontario

Company Bio Legal 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. Primary function This Staff lawyer will be required to provide Family and Criminal duty counsel services in the Durham Region primarily, but some travel within the tri-countries (Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and their satellite locations) may be required. For this reason only applicants with readily available transportation will be considered. Key accountabilities Act as Hybrid Family and Criminal Duty Counsel Ability to provide advice lawyer services at the Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) Provide family law services and representation in the Ontario/Superior Court of Justice as required Provide criminal law services as defense counsel in the Ontario Court of Justice Ensure high quality legal work in a cost effective manner Record data and produce reports as required, using the Duty Counsel Worksheet and other recording methods Required skills & experience Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada Knowledge and experience of all relevant criminal, youth criminal and family law legislation (including child protection law) Both Criminal law and Family Law experience required Ability to work in a fast paced environment Ability to work independently Ability to work as a team with other staff lawyers and per diem Duty Counsel Sound judgment and problem solving skills Ability to communicate in French is an asset Must have access to own transportation Preferred Skills & Experiences: Sound Knowledge of Legal Aid Ontario’s operations and mandate Demonstrated interest in aboriginal legal issues Training or advocacy experience in relation to mental health issues Demonstrated ability to use latest communication technologies including Smartphones, iPad and iPhone. Must have intermediate knowledge of the following Microsoft programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with Divorcemate would be an asset. Experience with Service Integration and LegalFiles would be an asset First Preference will be given to current lawyer applicants who are on the LAO redeployment list. This position is collectively represented by the Society of United Professionals (SUP) and the successful incumbent will be governed by the provisions of a collective agreement and subject to union dues. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified. 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. Equity Statement Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Legal Aid Ontario encourages applicants from equity seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Metis decent, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities and women.

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Company Type: Non-profit Organisation

Company Size: 501 - 1000

Revenue: 25 - 50 million (USD)

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