Staff Lawyer, CivPro and Estates

BJRC Recruiting; Canada; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid leave entitlements

Job summary

The organization seeks a licensed lawyer to join its legal aid-focused team in Ontario, Canada. The role provides summary legal advice on wills, estates, and related court processes via a hotline, along with document assistance and guidance on next steps for clients with complex matters.

The candidate will stay updated on developments in estates law, capacity, and guardianship, and contribute to volunteer recruitment and staff outreach at events. A CRM background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal practice experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario law relating to wills and estates, estate administration, powers of attorney, substitute decision-making, capacity, and guardianship.
• Experience in civil litigation, Small Claims Court, housing, consumer law, employment law, corporate law, or related areas is an asset.
• Experience providing practical legal advice to vulnerable clients or clients facing barriers to legal assistance.
• Prior experience with Salesforce or another CRM is a significant asset.

Responsibilities

• Answer Hotline calls and provide summary legal advice on wills and estates, estate administration, powers of attorney, capacity, guardianship, and related court processes.
• Provide document assistance and help callers understand practical next steps in their legal matters.
• Stay current on developments in estates law, substitute decision‑making, capacity, guardianship, and professional responsibility, and share relevant updates with staff.
• Contribute to volunteer recruitment and engagement, including presentations and in‑person support at firm events.

Skills

Licensed lawyer

3 years experience

Ontario law knowledge

Civil litigation experience

CRM experience (Salesforce)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to justice for low-income Ontarians.

Responsibilities

• Answer Hotline calls and provide summary legal advice on wills and estates, estate administration, powers of attorney, capacity, guardianship, and related court processes.
• Provide document assistance and help callers understand practical next steps in their legal matters.
• Stay current on developments in estates law, substitute decision‑making, capacity, guardianship, and professional responsibility, and share relevant updates with staff.
• Contribute to volunteer recruitment and engagement, including presentations and in‑person support at firm events.

Qualifications

• Licensed lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal practice experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario law relating to wills and estates, estate administration, powers of attorney, substitute decision‑making, capacity, and guardianship.
• Experience in civil litigation, Small Claims Court, housing, consumer law, employment law, corporate law, or related areas is an asset.
• Experience providing practical legal advice to vulnerable clients or clients facing barriers to legal assistance.
• Prior experience with Salesforce or another CRM is a significant asset.
• Salary: depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits and paid leave entitlements.