Staff Lawyer, Survivors of Violence (12-Month Contract)

Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Law Society membership fees coverage

Job summary

Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic in Toronto seeks a Community Staff Lawyer for a 12-month contract. You will provide trauma-informed summary legal advice, advocacy and representation to survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault and gender-based violence across criminal, civil, family and immigration law.

The role requires 1–2 years’ experience and Law Society of Ontario membership, with a commitment to feminist, intersectional practice.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in law related to sexual assault or intimate partner violence, with feminist advocacy focus
• Membership in good standing in the Law Society of Ontario
• Empathic, nonjudgmental client communication
• Advocacy and community development through outreach and law reform

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed summary legal advice, brief intervention/advocacy and representation to survivors across criminal, civil, family, immigration and refugee law
• Assist self-represented clients with advocacy and referrals to legal resources
• Provide trauma-informed legal representation when appropriate
• Assess urgent matters and prioritize client needs
• Coordinate with community partners across Toronto and Ontario for referrals
• Engage interpreters and deliver services in person, by phone, video, or at partner sites

Skills

Feminist advocacy

Client-centered service

Trauma-informed practice

Communication skills

Education

Law Society of Ontario membership

Job description

Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic in Toronto seeks a Community Staff Lawyer for a 12-month contract. You will provide trauma-informed summary legal advice, advocacy and representation to survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault and gender-based violence across criminal, civil, family and immigration law.

The role requires 1–2 years’ experience and Law Society of Ontario membership, with a commitment to feminist, intersectional practice.