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Staff Lawyer

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Lawyer to join our team at Legal Aid Ontario. As a Staff Lawyer, 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 (UFC).
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • Strong background in family and child protection law, with experience in other areas of law, including immigration/refugee, criminal law, and poverty law, an asset.
  • Sound judgment and excellent interpersonal, negotiation, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills in both English and French, with proficiency in other languages considered a strong asset.
What We Offer:
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness, and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO.