Paralegal - Detention (Permanent)

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 position supports LAO’s Immigration Detention Representation Program (IDRP), managed out of the Refugee Law Office in Hamilton.

This position will provide direct legal representation to persons in immigration detention or who are at risk of being placed in immigration detention in Ontario. Representation is before the Immigration and Refugee Board (Immigration Division). This position works in collaboration with other multidisciplinary staff at the RLO, as well as with private bar members of the IDRP, and supports strategic litigation priorities related to immigration detention.

**Home Location**: Toronto

**Secondary/Tertiary locations can include**: Not Applicable

**Reporting to**: Manager, Refugee Law Office, Hamilton
Key accountabilities
- Representing immigration detainees at detention reviews and providing summary legal advice to immigration detainees;
- Developing release plans and alternatives to detention, including bonds person interviews and arranging housing;
- Assisting management with the administration of the IDRP as required;
- Participating in legal education and test case initiatives related to immigration detention matters;
- Participating in data collecting, docketing, and producing reports, as required; and
- Performing other duties as assigned

Required skills & experience
- Training experience in a legal setting an asset
- Experience representing persons before a court or tribunal an asset
- Lived experience as an immigrant and/or within immigrant and refugee communities is an asset
- Ability to communicate in languages other than English is an asset.
- Knowledge of word processing and videoconferencing technologies, including MS Teams, Word, and Adobe PDF

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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. Accommodations are available upon request.
Legal Aid Ontario encourages applicants from equity seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis descent, persons with disabilities, women, members of racialized communities and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We recognize the value of diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and attracting and retaining diverse staff. All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.