2025/26 Articling Student

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

Union: The Society
- Job Number: J0624-0529
- Job Title: 2025/26 Articling Student - Criminal (10 months) (2 positions)
- Job Type: Articling Student
- Contract Duration: 10
- City, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Job Location: Toronto
- Job Category: Legal
- Job Classification: AS
- Role Designation:
- LAO Workplace Based - Role is physically based in an in-person LAO workplace.- Open Positions: 2
- Posting Date: June 17, 2024
- Closing Date: June 28, 2024
- Salary: $72,149.57/YearLegal 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.

Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO. LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, 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.

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

**Primary function**:
Are you going to law school so you can work within the fields of social justice or public interest and make a real difference in the lives of those who are the most vulnerable? If so, Legal Aid Ontario (“LAO”) wants to give you that opportunity. Start your career with an articling position with LAO, and see how rewarding a career in public service can be.

LAO invests in and fosters the long-term development of its lawyers - a process that starts with the summering and articling experience. Students are provided with the opportunity to experience different areas of law, giving you a comprehensive articling experience in social justice. The location will include the new Toronto Court House (10 Armoury Street) and/or the Toronto Regional Bail Centre (2201 Finch) and Family Duty Counsel (47 Sheppard and 311 Jarvis) and/or Family Law Service Centre.

Home location: Toronto
Secondary/tertiary locations: the Ontario Court of Justice
- Toronto, the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, and the Toronto South Detention Centre

Compensation: $72,149.57 per annum prorated for 10 months (approximately $1300 per week) plus benefits & LSO Dues & Fees
Area of Search: Students eligible to article in 2025/26
Assignment: 10 month contract, start date will be July 2025

Reporting to: Manager, Legal Services

**Key accountabilities**:

- Examples of the type of work that our students are exposed to include the following:
- Duty counsel services in criminal court: interview accused, contact and verify sureties, conduct surety interviews, act as intermediary between duty counsel and private counsel or Crowns, facilitate interviews for duty counsel, conduct guilty plea interviews, and assist with set-date court.

**Required skills & experience**:

- Required Skills & Experiences:
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice or public interest work.
- Demonstrated excellent writing and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Solid understanding of the mission of Legal Aid Ontario.
- Understanding of LAO’s client communities.
- Ability to function in both English and French is an asset.

How to apply:
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.-
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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, i

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