2024-2025 Articling Student

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ecojustice Full time

AT A GLANCE

Location:
Toronto

Hours: 35 Weekly

Salary:
$57,987 + Annual Cost of Living Increase

Posting Date:
June 1, 2023

Closing Date:
June 30, 2023 at 5:00pm ET

ABOUT US


At Ecojustice, we build a case for a better earth every day We fight, and win, for our planet in court.

Our Mission is why people join Ecojustice.

People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us.

We use the power of the courts to defend what we value most. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it.

You will find your people here if you are courageous, collaborative, and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment.


About The Role
Ecojustice offers a unique articling experience, focusing on environmental law.

We are currently seeking one Articling Student in the
Toronto office for the term to provide litigation support to our program team of lawyers by:

  • Conducting legal, policy, and general research
  • Preparing legal memoranda primarily in the areas of environmental and administrative law
  • Drafting pleadings and preparation of case books
  • Assisting in researching and writing Ecojustice reports
  • Assisting with requests for information and reviews under the _Freedom of Information Act_ and _Access to Information Act_
  • Interacting with clients and other nongovernmental environmental organizations

Role Success
Typically, we find that people who succeed in this role bring:

  • Have a demonstrated interest in environmental law and a desire to work in the public interest area
  • Are familiar with environmental and administrative law
  • Possess excellent research and writing skills

Application Process

  • Cover letter (may be addressed to Ecojustice Hiring Committee) and Resume
  • Law school transcripts
  • Writing sample, preferably a legal research memo from law school or your previous experiences, 10 pages maximum
  • 3 letters of recommendation (may be addressed to Ecojustice Hiring Committee)

The recruitment timeline will be as follows:

  • Application deadline: June 30, 2023 at 5pm ET
  • Interview call day: July 21, 202
  • Interview week: August 1116, 202
  • Offers start: August 16, 2023

Our Commitment To Workplace Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion


Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation.


Great Reasons To Join Us

  • Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence.
  • A flexible work environment and work schedule that best suits you and how you work choose a hybrid, remote, or full office setup and receive $125 monthly for selecting hybrid
  • Colleagues dedicated to environmental impact through their work at Ecojustice (99% mission alignment rating from internal surveys).
  • A culture of collaboration where employees are fostered by their managers (97% manager relationship rating from internal surveys).
  • A focus on supporting your health and wellbeing through an employerpaid extended health benefits package, employee and family assistance program, and a wellness spending of $500 per year (prorated to align with hire date).
  • Learning opportunities to further our strategic commitment towards justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.


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