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Housing Rights Lawyer

2 months ago

Greater Toronto Area, 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
  • Representing Tenants: 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.
  • Mitigating Conflicts: Engage in mediation and negotiation with housing providers or their representatives on behalf of clients.
  • Advocating for Rights: Represent tenants at Divisional Court and other courts and tribunals on matters related to their tenancies.
  • Case Management: Keep accurate, up-to-date case notes, including demographic data, and enter data into relevant data and client management systems.
  • Community Outreach: Engage in community outreach, building and maintaining relationships with community partners, including other service providers, housing providers, and non-profit organizations.
  • Public Education: Support the development of public education materials and programming to educate individuals and communities about their housing rights and the right to housing.
  • Workshops and Presentations: Facilitate workshops and conduct presentations and information sessions about housing rights as needed.
  • Supervision and Coaching: Supervise, coach, and provide direction to students, interns, and volunteers as needed.
Qualifications
  • Law Degree: Lawyer called to the Bar of Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience providing legal services related to housing to low-income clients in Ontario.
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of the housing and social sectors in Toronto and Ontario, housing law, and the barriers facing equity-seeking groups in housing.
  • Skills: 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.
  • Language: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with legal case management software.
What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive salary and benefits package.