2025/26 Articling Student - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Legal Aid Ontario

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  • Job Number: J
Job Title: 2025/26 Articling Student - Criminal

  • Job Type: Articling Student
Contract Duration: 10 months

  • City, Province, Country: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
  • Job Location: Sudbury
  • 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 8, 202
  • Closing Date: May 16, 202
  • Salary: $72,149.57/YearLegal 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.


Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO.

LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.


We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, 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.

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.


Primary function:


Are you interested in working in the fields of social justice or public interest and making 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:
Sudbury


Secondary/tertiary locations:
Not Applicable


Compensation:
$72,149.57 per annum prorated for 10 months plus benefits.

Area of Search:
Students eligible to article in
Assignment: 10 month contract, start date will be summer 2025

Reporting to:
Manager, Senior Counsel Program


Key accountabilities:


Senior Counsel Program:
The Senior Counsel Program provides an additional option for service, separate from duty counsel or certificate services. It complements the work of Ontario's private bar by filling identified service gaps.

Our lawyers serve clients for the entire life of their case, from bail up to and including full trial representation.

Senior Counsel also create and facilitate mentorship and training opportunities for staff lawyers, students and private counsel to cultivate professional judgment and skill, further enhancing access to justice.

Any client who meets the eligibility requirements may benefit from Senior Counsel representation.

As an articling student, you will be involved in matters that may include:

Services provided by the Senior Counsel Program include:

Advocacy and Litigation:
Cases can be referred to Senior Counsel at various stages and carried through until completion.

Client services may include negotiation and advice; trials; complex pleas and sentencing, fitness, NCR and ORB hearings; special bails and bail reviews; appeals; extraordinary remedies (i.e. habeas corpus); test case and public litigation.


Senior Counsel can assist with protocol cases such as Amicus (lawyer for the Court), s cross-examine specific witnesses), and s represent accused while fitness is in issue).

Senior Counsel are also available to assist General Counsel (GCO) with LAO-related litigation


Required skills & experience:


  • 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.
  • Understanding of LAO's client communities and ex
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