Articling Student French Bilingual - Ottawa, Canada - Legal Aid Ontario
Description
Union:
The Society
- Job Number: J
- Job Title: Articling Student French Bilingual
- Immigration, Criminal & Family
- Job Type: Articling Student
- City, Province, Country: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Job Location: Ottawa & Cornwall
- Job Category: Legal
- Job Classification: AS
- Role Designation:
- LAO Workplace Based
- Role is physically based in an in-person LAO workplace
- Open Positions:
- Posting Date: May 16, 202
- Closing Date: May 30, 2023
- Salary: $1,202.06/Week
As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job.
It's an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.
If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.
Primary function:
Are you going to law school so you can work within the fields of social justice or public interest and make a real difference in the lives of those who are the most vulnerable? If so, Legal Aid Ontario ("LAO") wants to give you that opportunity.
Start your career with an articling position with LAO, and see how rewarding a career in public service can be.
LAO invests in and fosters the long-term development of its lawyers - a process that starts with the summering and articling experience.
Students are provided with the opportunity to experience different areas of law, giving you a comprehensive articling experience in social justice.
Home location:
Ottawa
Secondary & Tertiary locations:
Cornwall
Assignment: 10 month contract, start date will be summer 2024
Compensation:
$62,507.00 per annum prorated for 10 months (approximately 1,202 per week) plus benefits.
Area of Search:
Students eligible to article in
Reporting to:
Manager of Legal Services
Key accountabilities:
- Examples of the type of work that students may be exposed to include the following:
- With the Integrated Legal Services Office (ILSO) Immigration & Refugee Law Team
- interview clients, assist with refugee claims, detention reviews, appeals, judicial reviews, legal research, drafting, file management, reporting, referrals, and other duties as may be assigned. Work may occur in both Ottawa and Cornwall.
Required skills & experience:
- Required Skills & Experiences:
- Eligible to undertake articles in Ontario.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice or public interest work.
- Demonstrated excellent writing and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment.
- Solid understanding of the mission of Legal Aid Ontario.
- Proven understanding in providing excellent client service to vulnerable populations.
- Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and video platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Access to vehicle and travel between Ottawa and Cornwall as required.
- Bilingual French and English is required
How to apply:
- Interviews will be held virtually on June 19 and
Legal Aid Ontario encourages applicants from equity seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis descent, persons with disabilities, women, members of racialized communities and the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
We recognize the value of diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and attracting and retaining diverse staff.
All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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