Prison Law Supervising Attorney - Mentor & Advocate

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto seeks a Supervising Lawyer for its legal aid clinic to provide expertise in prison law and manage law students. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience, excellent advocacy skills, and a strong commitment to social justice. The position is a two-year term starting in January 2026, offering opportunities for outreach and public legal education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience practicing prison law or corrections law.
• Experience training and supervising law students or junior lawyers.
• Significant experience with vulnerable communities and incarcerated populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation in prison law.
• Supervise law students working in the clinic.
• Deliver ongoing clinic education on law and advocacy skills.

Skills

Legal expertise in prison and corrections law

Written and oral advocacy skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving ability

Project management skills

Education

Undergraduate degree and law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)

LL.M. or a graduate degree in a related area

Tools

MS Office

Legal research software

Job description

A leading Canadian university in Toronto seeks a Supervising Lawyer for its legal aid clinic to provide expertise in prison law and manage law students. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience, excellent advocacy skills, and a strong commitment to social justice. The position is a two-year term starting in January 2026, offering opportunities for outreach and public legal education.