Bilingual Staff Lawyer

2 months ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Bilingual Staff Lawyer to join our team at Legal Aid Ontario. As a key member of our Integrated Legal Services Office in Ottawa, you will provide full legal representation and advice services to eligible clients with family and child protection law matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide full representation to family and CYFSA clients in various legal settings, including mediation, case conferences, settlement conferences, trial management conferences, motions, and trials in the Superior Court of Justice - Family Court.
  • Provide summary legal advice and unbundled services to unrepresented family law clients who qualify for Legal Aid, both in-person and over the phone.
  • Assist clients with ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) appeals and Landlord and Tenant disputes, as required.
  • Ensure high-quality legal work is provided in a cost-effective manner.
  • Engage in community outreach and continuing professional development/public legal education initiatives and presentations.
  • Implement and advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles in legal practice, ensuring services are inclusive and respectful of clients' diverse backgrounds.
  • Provide guidance and support to diverse members of the inter-professional team, including paralegals, legal aid workers, and students.
Requirements
  • Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • Strong background in family and child protection law.
  • Experience in other areas of law, including immigration/refugee, criminal law, and poverty law is an asset.
  • Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice.
  • Dedication to serving vulnerable populations and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of legal services.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe, Excel, Zoom, Teams, and other office applications.
What We Offer

As a Bilingual Staff Lawyer at Legal Aid Ontario, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a meaningful contribution to the justice system.

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