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Senior Counsel, Family

2 months ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time
Job Title:

Senior Counsel, Family - East District

Job Summary:

Legal Aid Ontario is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Counsel to join our Family Senior Counsel Program in the East District. As a Senior Counsel, you will provide high-quality, full-scope representation to vulnerable clients in family law and child protection matters, up to and including trial. You will also be responsible for mentoring staff lawyers and private counsel to enhance access to justice.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as counsel of record for certificate-eligible clients in family law and child protection matters.
  • Represent clients through all stages of litigation, with an emphasis on providing assistance to vulnerable and hard-to-serve clients.
  • Provide brief, limited-scope virtual and in-person legal services and summary advice for eligible family law clients.
  • Mentor Legal Aid duty counsel, staff lawyers, and private bar roster lawyers.
  • Participate in community outreach presentations and projects.
  • Participate in legal education initiatives.
  • Ensure high-quality legal work in a cost-effective manner.
  • Maintain conflict lists, record data, and produce reports as required.
Requirements:
  • Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with a minimum of 5 years of family law experience.
  • Demonstrated fluency in oral and written language skills, including the ability to speak, read, and write within a legal setting, in both English and French.
  • Demonstrated experience advising and representing clients in French.
  • Demonstrated experience representing clients in family law matters and advanced knowledge of all relevant family law legislation.
  • Demonstrated experience representing clients in child protection matters and advanced knowledge of all relevant child protection legislation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Legal Aid Workers, staff lawyers, paralegals, per diem Duty Counsel, and Managers.
  • Knowledge of the Legal Aid Services Act and Regulations, and a strong understanding of LAO as a public service agency.
  • Demonstrated ability to use latest communication technologies, including tablets and smartphones, and ability to utilize video conferencing platforms to deliver services virtually.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with computer software, including DivorceMate, CaseLines, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
About Legal Aid Ontario:

Legal Aid Ontario is a public service agency that provides access to justice for low-income individuals and families. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients and are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Counsel to join our team.

What We Offer:

Legal Aid Ontario offers a comprehensive medical and dental benefits package, an Employee Assistance Program, and membership in the Ontario Public Service Pension Plan.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter and resume, to [insert contact information].