Staff Lawyer - Toronto, Canada - Legal Aid Ontario

Legal Aid Ontario
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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Union:
The Society


  • Job Number: J
  • Job Title: Staff Lawyer
  • Detention (Permanent)
  • Job Type: Permanent Full Time
  • City, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada


  • Job Location: Toronto

  • Refugee Law Office
  • Job Category: Legal
  • Role Designation:


  • LAO Workplace Based

  • Role is physically based in an in-person LAO workplace
  • Open Positions:
  • Posting Date: March 22, 202
  • Closing Date: April 5, 2023
  • Salary: $83, $142,422.00/Year
Legal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.

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:


This position supports LAO's Immigration Detention Representation Program (IDRP), managed out of the Refugee Law Offices in Toronto and Hamilton.


This position will provide direct legal representation to persons in immigration detention or who are at risk of being placed in immigration detention in Ontario.

Representation is before the Immigration and Refugee Board (Immigration Division), the Federal Courts and the Superior Court as required.

This position works in collaboration with other multidisciplinary staff at the RLO, provides mentorship as required to private bar members of the IDRP, and supports strategic litigation priorities related to immigration detention.

Services are currently being provided both virtually and on site, with mínimal "on-site" supervision. Presently most Immigration Division tribunal appearances are virtual; however, in-person appearances may also be necessary. In-person appearances may also be required at the Federal Court.

At times it may be necessary to meet with clients in person at provincial jails and/or an Immigration Holding Centre.

Flexibility is required based on operational needs.


Home Position:
Toronto

Secondary/Tertiary locations can include:
Hamilton RLO, Federal Court, provincial jails and/or an Immigration Holding Centre

Reporting to:
Manager, Refugee Law Office, Toronto


Key accountabilities:


  • Representing immigration detainees at detention reviews and providing summary legal advice to immigration detainees;
  • Representing immigration detainees in Federal Court and Superior Court matters related to detention issues;
  • Assisting management with the administration of the IDRP as required;
  • Providing mentorship to RLO lawyers and paralegals, and IDRP private bar lawyers, on immigration detention matters;
  • Assisting with the supervision of nonlawyer staff on immigration detention matters;
  • Participating in legal education and test case initiatives related to immigration detention matters;
  • Participating in data collecting, docketing, and producing reports, as required; and
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Required skills & experience:


  • Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario;
  • Demonstrated commitment to assisting vulnerable persons with precarious immigration status and related experiences of marginalization, including those with mental health and addiction challenges, and involvement with Canada's criminal justice system;
  • Sensitivity and understanding towards those with mental health and addictions challenges
Preferred skills & experience- Training and mentorship experience in a legal setting an asset

  • Lived experience as an immigrant and/or within immigrant and refugee communities is an asset
  • Ability to communicate in languages other than English is an asset.
  • Knowledge of word processing and videoconferencing technologies, including MS Teams, Word, and Adobe PDF
  • This position is represented by The Society of United Professionals and the employee will be governed by the provisions of the collective agreement and union dues will be deducted biweekly from date of hire.
  • First preference will be given to current members of The Society of United Professionals.
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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.

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