Staff Lawyer

Description

Halton Community Legal Services (HCLS) is a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario that provides legal services to the low-income population in Halton Region. HCLS is a registered charity and a not-for-profit corporation under the laws of Ontario. HCLS is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We are committed to providing high quality legal services and responding to the needs of our community in innovative ways, through a client centered and trauma-informed lens.

JOB TITLE: Staff Lawyer
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
COMPENSATION: $80,000-$98,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience), health and dental benefits package, employer-paid RRSP contributions, in accordance with Legal Aid Ontario guidelines and clinic policies
TO APPLY: Please apply via e-mail addressed to the Hiring Committee with a cover letter and resume to: haltonconsult@hcls.clcj.ca with the subject title “Staff Lawyer”.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and considered on a rolling basis up to April 19, 2025.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Provide summary advice, brief service, referrals, advocacy for clients and representation at all levels of tribunals and court, as required;
• Deliver and develop public legal information sessions to the community, as requested;
• Engage in community development and law reform activities;
• Deliver Tenant Duty Counsel Services;

Deliver in-person services to clients based out of our main Oakville office and travel throughout the Region of Halton at our satellite locations.

Essential Skills

The successful candidate must:

• Be a lawyer licensed and in good standing to practice law in Ontario;
• Have an understanding of poverty in Halton and the unique issues and challenges our community experiences;
• Demonstrated ability in the areas of law in which HCLS practices (i.e. human rights, housing, social assistance, and employment);
• Have experience in community development and delivering public legal education (PLE) sessions;
• Be able to travel throughout Halton and surrounding area;
• Be able to work with clients who have complex needs, creatively problem solve, and work independently as well as part of a team.