Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Job Number: J0723-0651

Job Title: 2024 2L Summer Law Student - Refugee & Immigration

Job Type: Summer Student

Contract Duration: 4 months

City, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Location: Toronto

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 - Refugee & Immigration

Assignment: Summer 2024 (May - August)
Compensation: $19.00/Hour
Home Location: Toronto - Refugee Law Office
Secondary/Tertiary Location: N/A

Reporting to: Manager - Refugee Law office, Toronto

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

LAO\'s Refugee Law Office (RLO) helps clients with precarious immigration status in matters before the Immigration and Refugee Board, all levels of the Federal Courts and in applications to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and the Canada Border Services Agency.

• Work includes, interviewing clients, assisting with refugee claims, detention reviews, deportation orders, humanitarian and compassionate applications, and judicial reviews.

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 interest in immigration and refugee law
• 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
• Language skills in addition to English are a preferred asset.

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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