Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Job Number: J0723-0598

Job Title: 2024 2L Summer Law Student - Family & Criminal

Job Type: Summer Student

Contract Duration: 4 months

City, Province, Country: Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Job Location: Belleville

Job Category: Legal

Role Designation: LAO Workplace Based - Role is physically based in an in-person LAO workplace.

Open Positions: 1

Posting Date: July 18, 2023

Closing Date: July 24, 2023

Salary: $19.00/Hour

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

Job Title: 2024 2L Summer Law Student - Criminal & Family

Assignment: Summer 2024 (May - August)
Compensation: $19.00/Hour
Home Location: Belleville
Secondary/tertiary Location: Kingston, Napanee

Reporting to: Steven Starbuck, Manager of Legal Services

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) offers law students a gateway to a varied and rewarding career in the social justice field. LAO is aimed at the long-term career development of its lawyers by providing opportunities for work in various areas of law across the province, and that development begins with a law student\'s summer and articling experience.

LAO is currently recruiting talented law students who are committed to a long-term and varied career in providing access to justice. Consider the possibility of joining LAO where you can make a difference in the lives of low-income Ontarians.

Key accountabilities

As a summer student in Kingston, Napanee and/or Belleville, you will be involved in matters that may include:

• Duty counsel services in criminal court: interview accused, contact and verify sureties, conduct surety interviews, act as intermediary between duty counsel and private counsel or Crowns, facilitate interviews for duty counsel, conduct guilty plea interviews, assist with set-date court, and assisting with weekend and statutory holiday (WASH) court.
• Duty counsel services in family court: help unrepresented clients draft applications, affidavits and motions, prepare lists of cases, summaries of cases and case books that could be accessed by duty counsel, observe courtroom presentations and assist with client meetings.

LAO provides legal aid services in various areas of law across the province. Information about LAO and its various programs and services is available on the LAO website at www.legalaid.on.ca.

Required skills & experience

• Student of recognized law school
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice or public interest work
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the Legal Aid Ontario\'s mandate and services
• Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, build relationships, and work with teams
• Experience in providing client service to marginalized populations such as racialized communities, youth, and those experiencing mental health or addiction challenges and/or homelessness
• French language skills are a preferred asset.
• Valid Driver\'s license and access to transportation

How to apply:

• Apply through http://www.legalaid.on.ca/en/careers
• Include your covering letter, r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9, law school transcripts (web-based unofficial transcripts or grades listings are acceptable), and 2-3 work, school, or volunteer related reference letters. Only applications submitted through LAO\'s online application tool will be accepted.

o Address applications to: Hiring Manager, 20 Dundas Street West Suite 730, Toronto, ON M5G 2H1.

• Candidates must apply by July 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm
• If you are interested in more than one location, you must apply to each location/posting.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will contacted.
• Legal Aid Ontario will be participating in the virtual On Campus Interview (OCI) process. Please contact your school for the interview schedule.

Equity Statement

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available upon request.

Legal Aid Ontario encourages applicants from equity seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or M\xc3\xa9tis 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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