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    Supervising Lawyer - Oshawa, Canada - InsideHigherEd

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    Supervising Lawyer (Housing Law)

    Date Posted: 04/24/2024

    Req ID: 37100

    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.

    Position Summary: Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Supervising Lawyer (Housing Law) is responsible for the delivery of legal services in the area of housing law 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 housing 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; 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 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: 05/09/2024,11:59PM ET

    Employee Group: Salaried

    Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

    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: Administrative / Managerial

    All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

    Diversity Statement

    The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address 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

    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 contact

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