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    Supervising Lawyer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

    University of Toronto
    University of Toronto Toronto, Canada

    3 weeks ago

    University of Toronto background
    Full time
    Description

    Date Posted: 05/02/2024
    Req ID:37193
    Faculty/Division: Faculty of Law
    Department: Faculty of Law
    Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

    Description:

    About Us:

    The 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. The Faculty's rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs. The Faculty of 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.

    Your Opportunity:

    Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Supervising Lawyer (Employment Law and Academic Appeals) is responsible for the delivery of legal services in the areas of employment law and academic appeals at Downtown Legal Services (DLS), the student legal aid service society (SLASS) clinic at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law. Together with the Executive Director (ED), the Supervising Lawyer (SL) is responsible for the supervision, management and evaluation of law students working in the clinic as volunteers, for academic credit, and as summer employees. The SL is responsible for providing ongoing clinic education to students working within these areas of law on relevant substantive law and procedural law. The SL contributes to the clinic's related training on advocacy skills, file management, legal research, professional responsibility & legal ethics, client counseling, etc. The SL supports the work of the clinic in community outreach, advocacy projects and public legal education initiatives. The SL is also expected to contribute to and provide input on clinic operations, administrative matters and policies, and to provide information, as required, on the scope of clinic activities within the SL's areas of responsibility.

    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. 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 employment 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:

    OTHER:

    Ability to appreciate and balance DLS's dual mandate of client service 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: 05/23/2024,11:59PM ET
    Employee Group: Salaried
    Appointment Type: Budget - Term
    Schedule: Full-Time
    Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $90,134 - $105,156 -- Broadband Salary Range: $90,134 - $150,223
    Job Category: Student Services

    Notes: Term position from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025

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