Senior Counsel - Public Interest Criminal Law

Legal Aid Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie; Presencial; CAD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Legal Aid Ontario is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide high quality criminal defence for vulnerable clients across the Northeast region, including Sault Ste. Marie.

The role combines court advocacy, mentorship and case management to improve access to justice. The successful candidate will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice, handle complex bail and voir dire matters, and collaborate with LAO staff, private counsel and community partners to strengthen LAO’s

Formación

• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in criminal law across all stages.
• Strong written and oral advocacy.
• Ability to mentor staff and supervise duty counsel.

Responsabilidades

• Lead carriage of criminal matters through to trial for eligible clients.
• Accept court appointments and advance test cases.
• Provide timely, clear legal advice to clients.
• Conduct legal research and draft documents.
• Mentor and coach junior lawyers and non-lawyer staff.
• Maintain compliance with LAO policies and training.
• Travel across the Northeast region as needed.

Conocimientos

Criminal law

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Mentoring

Teamwork

Client service

French (asset)

Educación

Bar admission Ontario

Herramientas

PeopleSoft/Service Integration

Legal Files

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Legal Aid Ontario is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide high quality criminal defence for vulnerable clients across the Northeast region, including Sault Ste. Marie.

The role combines court advocacy, mentorship and case management to improve access to justice. The successful candidate will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice, handle complex bail and voir dire matters, and collaborate with LAO staff, private counsel and community partners to strengthen LAO’s