Supervising Lawyer, Family Justice Centre (FJC)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto seeks a Supervising Lawyer for its Family Justice Centre. The role involves overseeing legal services for low-income clients, supporting law students with training, and developing community partnerships. Candidates must have a law degree, significant family law experience, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This full-time position offers a salary range of $93,592 - $109,190.

Qualifications

• Ability to practice Law in Ontario and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum 5 years of experience practicing family law.
• Experience with training and supervising law students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the intake process and development of public legal education resources.
• Answer students' legal questions and develop policies.
• Manage partnerships and lead program development.

Skills

Legal expertise in family law

Superior written and oral communication skills

Effective problem solving skills

Project management skills

Computer proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, email)

Education

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

LL.M or a graduate degree in a related area

Job description

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Supervising Lawyer, Family Justice Centre (FJC)

Date Posted: 11/04/2025
Req ID: 45865
Faculty/Division: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
Department: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

About Us

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. Jackman Law's rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs. Jackman Law is housed in the elegant, state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building, alongside two historic buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Description

Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) is a national organization which is hosted by and has its head office at the Jackman Faculty of Law, with Chapters at 22 Canadian law schools. PBSC’s mission includes providing free legal support to people and communities facing barriers to justice and providing law students with an opportunity to develop their legal skills.

The Family Justice Centre (FJC) is an initiative of the PBSC’s National Office that provides a more accessible pathway to justice for low-income self-represented family law litigants in Ontario by providing unbundled legal services in the form of summary advice and, when appropriate, assistance with court document drafting. Primarily, services are delivered virtually through a suite of technologies managed by the PBSC National Office as well as in person at specific courthouses. PBSC National hires law students who partner with volunteer lawyers to provide legal services to qualifying members of the broader community.

Under the direction of PBSC’s National Director, the Supervising Lawyer, (FJC) holds diverse responsibilities within the FJC including, but not limited to, overseeing the intake process, overseeing the development of public legal education resources, answering students’ legal questions, developing policies for the program, providing training on substantive and procedural law to the students, managing the program’s partnerships and leading continued program development.

The incumbent is required to be a licensed lawyer who has the expertise in family law and maintains professional liability insurance coverage.

As a senior member of PBSC, the incumbent will also provide support to the National Director in the areas of stakeholder relations, strategic planning, fundraising, budgeting, along with other leadership functions.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Undergraduate degree and law degree (LL.B or J.D. Degree). LL.M or a graduate degree in a related area of study is a strong asset. Ability to practice Law in Ontario. Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Training in anti-racism and anti-oppression practices.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years of experience practicing family law. Experience with training and/or supervising law students. Significant prior experience working with highly vulnerable communities. Experience working in social justice and/or a public interest setting, and engaging in community outreach activities. Prior supervisory and/or management experience is an asset.

SKILLS: Demonstrated legal expertise with a focus on family law; superior written and oral communication skills; exceptional interpersonal skills; highly effective problem solving skills; sound reasoning and decision-making skills; effective project management skills; exceptional analytical, organizational and time management skills; and good computer proficiency (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and email).

OTHER: Ability to appreciate and balance PBSC’s dual mandate of service to members of the broader community and student education; familiarity with clinical legal education pedagogy and practice; ability to work under stress and meet deadlines; ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines; ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion; and demonstrated adaptability and creativity.

Closing Date

11/16/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea: PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 -- Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985
Job Category: Legal

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please [e-mail]