Bilingual Staff Lawyer

3 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time
Department Description

The Roster Management (RM) department has provincial scope and is responsible for working with LAO's District Offices to oversee LAO's roster of third-party independent service providers.

This oversight includes reviewing applications to join the roster, providing legal opinions and recommending courses of action to internal LAO staff to resolve issues.


Our team conducts legal research and analysis to identify issues and determine courses of action including drafting correspondence, memoranda and administrative law pleadings further to LAO's legislation, and rules and writing notices of suspension from the roster, or roster removal.

Another function of the RM group is to review information relating to complaints, audits, or investigations regarding lawyer service-providers, and assessing any potential risks to clients or LAO and identify areas for improvement in LAO's processes and policies relating to management of its roster and quality of service provided to LAO clients.

We also chair inter-departmental meetings including LAO's Compliance Departments.


LAO's Roster Management Department also leads a number of modernization projects tied to the implementation of the Legal Aid Services Act, 2020 and the Roster Management Rules.

These projects including the transition of roster members to the new minimum experience requirements, implementation of the conditional authorization and duty counsel renewal processes, and data management initiatives.


To provide legal services in the areas of administrative law, and professional regulation to carry out LAO's statutory powers under the Legal Aid Services Act, 2020 and its rules applicable to LAO's Lawyer Roster.

The Bilingual Roster Management Staff Lawyer is responsible for working with LAO's District Offices in the Northern, Central East, and Eastern Districts to oversee LAO's roster of third-party independent service providers

This oversight includes:

  • Reviewing applications to join the roster
  • Providing legal opinions and recommending courses of action to internal LAO staff to resolve issues
  • Legal research and analysis to identify issues and determine courses of action
  • Drafting correspondence, memoranda and administrative law pleadings further to LAO's legislation, and rules
  • Writing notices of suspension from the roster, or roster refusal and removal
  • Reviewing information relating to complaints, audits, or investigations regarding lawyer service-providers, and assessing any potential risks to clients or LAO,
  • Identifying areas for improvement in LAO's processes and policies relating to management of its roster and quality of service provided to LAO clients
  • Chairing inter-departmental meetings including LAO's Compliance Departments;
The Roster Management staff lawyer will be responsible for a high-volume of roster management files at any given time. This position also includes ensuring data tracking, file management, and policy review and drafting.


This position will appeal to a lawyer with significant experience in administrative law, professional regulation, and legal research and writing.

This position requires significant knowledge of LASA, 2020, and Roster Management processes, and will require a lawyer who can effectively navigate and manage multiple competing priorities, and an often-intensive workload involving detailed reading, writing, and correspondence.

Effective time-management and organization is essential in this role.

Reports to:
Director, Roster Management

Home location:
Provincial office

Secondary location:

TBD
This position is designated bilingual and requires a minimum rating of Advanced Plus in both written and oral French.

  • Drafting legal correspondence, notices of suspension, notices of refusal to enrol on the roster, notices of roster removal, and other materials further to LAO's legislation, rules, or policies in both English and French.
  • Oversight of legal aid roster members in one or more of LAO's Districts, including carriage of a high-volume roster management files at any given time
  • Identify and assess risk, and formulate strategies and approaches to addressing issues with roster management files as they arise;
  • Reviewing and providing direction to management and advice on reports from LAO's Compliance Departments
  • Facilitating knowledge-sharing and best practices among staff offices
  • File management, including developing and maintaining repository of correspondence, pleadings for roster membership proceedings or related litigation, and other relevant materials including use of computer technology and data input for statistics measurements in a timely manner
  • Data tracking, including reviewing and assessing data from LAO's annual lawyer self-report, and tracking data on roster member issues and resignations.
  • Supporting District Offices including providing research and analysis on roster management inquiries from various LAO local staff.
  • Ensuring a high-quality of legal work in a cost-effective and efficient manner
  • Assistance with other special projects as they arise, including providing input and research on new policies or procedures, and new area of law standards.
  • Keep abreast with and where necessary providing research and analysis on matters before the Law Society Tribunal.
  • Punctual attendance to perform daily duties
  • Facilitating knowledge-sharing and best practices among staff offices
  • Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned and remain adaptable and flexible in a changing environment.
  • Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
  • As a designated bilingual position, fluency in French, including ability to draft legal materials and provide legal services in French is required.
  • Extensive Administrative Law knowledge, including expert-level knowledge on the Legal Aid Services Act, 2020, its regulations, rules, and LAO's Roster Management Process
  • Significant and current experience in legal drafting, including drafting demand letters and pleadings, including ability to quickly draft materials and respond to urgent priorities
  • Demonstrated commitment to social justice or public interest work
  • Demonstrated understanding and current working experience with LAO's Compliance processes and the delivery of Legal Aid Services in general
  • Practical understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct and proceedings before the Law Society Tribunal
  • Communication, presentation and negotiation skills coupled with strong advocacy skills.
  • Proven judgment and analytical ability to determine appropriate legal remedies
  • Ability to quickly shift priorities and adapt where urgent priorities arise
  • Ability to foresee and address risks, including maintaining discretion, providing a range of options, and working with sensitive information
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including external counsel, LAO's Compliance Departments, General Counsel, and LAO's Management.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision in an intensive environment while also demonstrating collaboration and teamwork with colleagues and other stakeholders
  • Ability to use computer based file management and data entry systems such as PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrated ability to use latest communication technologies including tablets and smartphones and ability to utilize video conferencing platforms in order to deliver services virtually. (Zoom/Lync/Teams)
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 a position with LAO? You will need to create a profile AND then apply for the position.

Already have an Njoyn account? Just sign in and select "my jobs" to apply.

Once you have successfully applied you will receive a confirmation email.

Trouble applying? For telephone support please call or email

  • Staff Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic Full time

    _Staff Lawyer _Job PostingSTAFF LAWYER1-year Contract (2 positions)Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic offers legal services and representation, trauma-informed counselling and multilingual interpretation to diverse women (self-identified), non-binary, intersex, and Two-Spirit people who have experienced violence. We cultivate skills and resilience by...

  • Staff Lawyer

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

    This position is responsible for supporting the mandate of the SLA Phone Program including the provision of legal services in family and criminal law over the telephone to clients across the province. The Summary Legal Advice (SLA) department has provincial scope and provides a frontline upfront service option for eligible clients with criminal or family...

  • Staff Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

    Company BioLegal 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...

  • Staff Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scarborough Community Legal Services Full time

    STAFF LAWYER POSITION – EMPLOYMENT LAWSCLS is a non-profit community based legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. We provide clinic law services to low income individuals in a culturally diverse community. Our work includes individual case work, public legal education, law reform, and community development activities mainly in the areas of housing law,...

  • Staff Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scarborough Community Legal Services Full time $75,000 - $83,830

    STAFF LAWYER POSITION – EMPLOYMENT LAW SCLS is a non-profit community based legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. We provide clinic law services to low income individuals in a culturally diverse community. Our work includes individual case work, public legal education, law reform, and community development activities mainly in the areas of housing...

  • Litigation Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Meridia Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Litigation Lawyer Ottawa, ON Reference # - AC 17378 Meridia Recruitment Solutions have partnered with one of Canada's leading independent full-service law firms to recruit a Litigation Lawyer to join their team. Our client's passion and commitment to their clients and their exceptional team has helped them become one of Canada's National Capital Region's...

  • Staff Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

    Company BioLegal 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...

  • Real Estate Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Meridia Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Real Estate Lawyer Ottawa, Ontario Reference # AC- 17911 Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered up with one of Ottawa's premier independent law firms to recruit a Real Estate Lawyer to join their Real Estate Department. Our client has an exceptional team who has helped them become one of Canada's National Capital Region's largest independent law...

  • Insurance Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Cartel Agency Inc. Full time

    Experienced Insurance Defense Lawyer Wanted (Bay St) This exclusive opportunity is tailored for lawyers with a proven track record in insurance defense litigation. If you're exploring junior roles or considering transitioning into a different practice area, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying and instead, reach out to . We are seeking candidates...

  • Junior Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada OntarioMD Full time

    Junior LawyerContract (9 months with possibility of extension)Job Band: 4The Junior Lawyer will provide legal and privacy support for the General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer. The Junior Lawyer is responsible for drafting and negotiation of legal documents, including contracts, memoranda and correspondence. Development of policy positions, organizing...

  • Junior Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada OntarioMD Full time

    Junior Lawyer Contract (9 months with possibility of extension) Job Band: 4 The Junior Lawyer will provide legal and privacy support for the General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer. The Junior Lawyer is responsible for drafting and negotiation of legal documents, including contracts, memoranda and correspondence. Development of policy positions,...

  • Junior Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada OntarioMD Full time

    Junior LawyerContract (9 months with possibility of extension)Job Band: 4The Junior Lawyer will provide legal and privacy support for the General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer. The Junior Lawyer is responsible for drafting and negotiation of legal documents, including contracts, memoranda and correspondence. Development of policy positions, organizing...

  • Staff Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scarborough Community Legal Services Full time

    SCLS is a non-profit community based legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. We provide clinic law services to low income individuals in a culturally diverse community. Our work includes individual case work, public legal education, law reform, and community development activities mainly in the areas of housing law, social assistance law, immigration law,...

  • Litigation Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Cartel Inc. Full time

    Job Description This opportunity is exclusively for candidates with a background in insurance defense litigation. Qualifications:We're in search of candidates with stellar academic credentials. Experience thriving in a fast-paced team environment. A dedication to surpassing client expectations. As a member of the Ontario Bar, you should have a proven...

  • Bilingual Billing Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Full time

    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada's leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada's corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.Osler prides itself on attracting and...

  • Criminal Defence Lawyer in Vaughan

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Top Lawyers™ Canada Full time

    Home » Criminal Defence Lawyer in Vaughan Michelle Johal Law Criminal Defence Lawyer in Vaughan Michelle Helps Clients in Vaughan and Throughout York Region Including: King, Woodbridge, Maple, Concord, Thornhill and More.English, Farsi and Mandarin Speaking Staff Year Called to the Bar: 2002 Michelle Johal represents those charged with criminal offences...

  • Criminal Lawyers Mississauga

    2 weeks ago

    Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada LAWYERS & AUDITORS Group Full time

    Michelle Johal Law Criminal Defence Lawyer Serving Clients in Mississauga Michelle Helps Clients Facing Criminal Charges in Mississauga and Throughout Peel Region. English, Farsi and Mandarin Speaking Staff Year Called to the Bar: 2002 Mississauga criminal defence lawyer Michelle Johal represents individuals accused of serious crimes in Mississauga /......

  • Lawyer Service Centre Representative

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

    Company BioLegal 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...

  • Family Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Impact Recruitment Ltd Full time

    An esteemed boutique family law firm in Toronto is looking for an experienced Family Lawyer with at least 2 years of experience to join their team as an independent contractor. They need someone with a strong customer service focus to provide exceptional service to their clients.This is a great opportunity for professionals who want autonomy while benefiting...

  • Regional Payments Staff

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

    Company BioLegal 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...