Senior Counsel

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Canadian Centre for Housing Rights Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Housing Rights Lawyer to join our team at the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights. As a key member of our legal team, you will play a critical role in advancing the right to housing for all individuals and communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Represent tenants before the Landlord and Tenant Board of Ontario at eviction hearings, at hearings related to tenant applications, and provide summary advice to tenants.
  • Engage in mediation and negotiation with housing providers or their representatives on behalf of clients.
  • Represent tenants at Divisional Court and other courts and tribunals on matters related to their tenancies.
  • Keep accurate, up-to-date case notes, including demographic data, and enter data into relevant data and client management systems.
  • Engage in community outreach, building and maintaining relationships with community partners, including other service providers, housing providers, and non-profit organizations.
  • Support the development of public education materials and programming to educate individuals and communities about their housing rights and the right to housing.
  • Facilitate workshops and conduct presentations and information sessions about housing rights as needed.
  • Meet clients and stakeholders in person, as needed.
  • Supervise, coach, and provide direction to students, interns, and volunteers as needed.
  • Perform other duties as required to support the organization, Executive Director, and Board of Directors.
Qualifications
  • Lawyer called to the Bar of Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience providing legal services related to housing to low-income clients in Ontario.
  • Experience representing clients before the Landlord and Tenant Board of Ontario.
  • Strong understanding of the housing and social sectors in Toronto and Ontario, housing law, and the barriers facing equity-seeking groups in housing.
  • Ability to travel throughout Toronto to in-person client engagements.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, facilitate resolutions, and mediate conflict.
  • Ability to keep accurate, up-to-date records, enter data into a data management system, and manage multiple timelines.
  • Strong time management and file management skills, including sound knowledge of work planning.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with legal case management software.
  • Ability to serve clients in languages other than English is an asset.
Skills and Attributes
  • Outstanding organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and adapt quickly to change.
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure with attention to detail and deadlines, and with minimal supervision.
  • Flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple and sometimes shifting priorities.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills, political acumen, diplomacy, discretion, tact, and good judgment.

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