Legal Counsel

2 days ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada University of Ottawa Full time
Job Title: Legal Counsel

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team at the University of Ottawa. As a key member of our faculty, you will play a vital role in shaping the academic and clinical programs of our Common Law Section.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and manage law students working in the clinic, providing ongoing education and training on poverty law, court conduct, and file management.
  • Represent the Community Legal Clinic and external clients in appearances before courts and administrative tribunals, drafting legal pleadings and appearing at hearings as required.
  • Advocate on behalf of the Community Legal Clinic and its clientele in all exchanges with courts, tribunals, and third parties.
  • Supervise students in accordance with professional standards as set by the Law Society of Ontario, training and mentoring them on all necessary aspects of law and legal research.
  • Design and deliver legal aid courses each academic year, contributing to the academic programming of the Common Law Section and the Community Legal Clinic.
Requirements:
  • Degree in law and member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
  • ~1 year experience as a practising lawyer, preferably in the area of poverty law or in a clinical legal setting.
  • ~ Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written).
  • ~ Experience working with law students and diverse clientele.
  • ~ Experience and knowledge in clinical legal pedagogy and client-centered lawyering.
  • ~ Ability to produce high quality work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines.
What We Offer:

The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork, and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence.

We welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. Applicants with disabilities may contact us to request accommodation during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes.

Applicants must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language.

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