Toronto 2024 Summer Law Student

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Ecojustice Full time

**AT A GLANCE**

Location: Toronto

Employment Type: Contract Full time, Term (4 months summer 2024 placement)

Hours: 35 weekly

**Salary**: $4,097/month

Posting Date: July 12, 2023

Closing Date: July 24, 2023

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

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

If you are a law student who wants to work for a public interest environmental law firm next summer, then here is an outstanding opportunity for you to join Canada's legal champion for a healthy environment. We are currently seeking one student to work in the Toronto office for the 2024 summer term.It will be a learning experience that you will never forget You will have the opportunity to work along with people deeply passionate about the environment and social justice, and contribute to the challenge and complexity of Ecojustice’s work.

As an Ecojustice summer student, you will assist our professional staff by providing legal assistance on environmental law and policy issues by:

- Conducting legal, policy and general research
- Preparing legal memoranda, primarily in the areas of environmental and administrative law
- Responding to inquiries from members of the public about environmental law questions and issues
- Providing general litigation support (assisting in drafting pleadings and submissions, preparing briefs of authorities, etc.)
- Assisting in researching and writing Ecojustice Canada reports
- Assisting with requests for information and reviews under the _Freedom of Information Act_ _and _Access to Information Act_
- Interacting with clients and non-governmental environmental organizations

**ROLE SUCCESS**

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and reconciliation (JEDI-R) into all aspects of our organization. We value students who have experience (lived, professional, volunteer) in building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-deserving groups, and incorporating JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations.

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

- 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 and Resume, may be addressed to "Ecojustice Hiring Committee"
- Law school transcripts
- A writing sample, preferably a legal research memo from law school or your previous experience, 7-10 pages maximum
- Three letters of recommendation.

For your reference, for this position we will be following the recruitment timeline as laid out below:
Application Deadline: July 31, 2023

Scheduling of Interviews: Friday October 27th 2023 at 8am EST

Interview week: November 6-8 2023

Offers start: Wednesday November 8 5pm EST

**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 well-being through an employer-paid 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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