Duty Counsel

6 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time

Job Summary

Legal Aid Ontario is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Criminal Duty Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our legal services team, you will provide high-quality legal services to clients in a cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent clients for bail hearings, guilty pleas, and remands both in-person and remotely.
  • Courageous advocacy on behalf of clients who are often dealing with mental health issues, poverty, racism, and homelessness.
  • Liaise with stakeholders, including detention center staff, police division staff, Crown Attorneys, court staff, and community agencies.
  • Assist self-represented clients charged with criminal or quasi-criminal matters.
  • Assess clients' needs in order to make referrals to appropriate community services.
  • Provide legal advice to clients in or out of custody.
  • Represent clients in specialty courts, including Mental Health, Gladue, Domestic Violence, Drug Treatment, and Youth courts as required.
  • When appropriate, represent clients in Crown pre-trial negotiations for purposes of resolution.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge about criminal law and practice.
  • Timely file management, as per LAO requirements.
  • Data collection, including timely recording of services provided.
  • Remain adaptable and flexible in a changing environment.
  • Identify and communicate risks to LAO.
  • Punctual attendance at court or online to perform daily duties.
  • Certificate referrals and referrals to other LAO services, as required.
  • Facilitate knowledge-sharing and best practices amongst colleagues.

Requirements

  • Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • Practical understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
  • Sound knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, criminal law procedures, rules of evidence, and relevant case-law.
  • Previous experience in criminal law and strong advocacy skills in the Ontario Court of Justice.
  • Experience representing clients with complex legal issues, including representing clients for bail hearings and guilty pleas.
  • Client-focused with excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
  • Experience working with marginalized and vulnerable clients.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new or modified policies and procedures.
  • Strong interpersonal skills – ability to work in a large team setting, relate to other staff, and manage through conflict.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Capability with LAO programs, including the Duty Counsel Worksheet (Service Integration), PeopleSoft, and Legal Aid Online.
  • Capability with Microsoft 365 programs (Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and other computer-based programs such as Zoom, JVN, and Skype.

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