Union: The Society
Job Number: J0922-1370
Job Title: Duty Counsel - Criminal (12 months)
Job Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months
City, Province, Country: Kenora, Ontario, Canada
Job Location: Kenora
Job Category: Legal
Job Classification: SL
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: October 12, 2022
Closing Date: October 26, 2022
Salary: $82,607.00 - $142,422.00/Year
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
To provide criminal duty counsel services in the City of Kenora and throughout the Kenora district. This role may require travel throughout the district on occasion.
Criminal Duty Counsel is responsible for providing client service for criminal law matters in the courthouse, both virtually and in person once in person services resume. Criminal Duty Counsel will be responsible for the intake and assessment of criminal law clients to determine the appropriate service for those charged with criminal offences, including but not limited to providing procedural and summary legal advice; drafting and reviewing criminal court documents; in court representation at various stages of criminal court proceedings; and other duties as assigned.
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is in the process of developing an organization-wide hybrid workplace model, taking into consideration the range of services and roles performed throughout the organization. During this development phase, the work of this role is hybrid and structured to provide greater remote work, but some in-person presence will be required.
Reports to: Manager of Legal Services, North District
Key accountabilities
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