Job Description

Company Overview

Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) is an independent not-for-profit community legal clinic mandated to combat individual and systemic anti-Black racism by providing free legal services to members of Ontario's Black communities. BLAC's work includes engagements in advocacy, community development, law reform, test case litigation, and public legal education.

The staff lawyer reports to the Executive Director & General Counsel (EDGC).

The Position

BLAC provides legal services to qualified persons who have experienced anti-Black racism in the areas of human rights, housing, education, income assistance, police interactions and prison law. BLAC also intervenes in legal matters of significant interest to the Black community.

BLAC's service delivery model is anchored in a walk-in/telephone. The staff lawyer will provide eligible clients with legal information, brief legal advice, continued legal representation and/or referrals.

Minimum Requirements

The candidate must:

Be a member of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing. Have two years or more practice experience. Demonstrate a commitment to community and/or legal work related to anti-Black racism, human rights and/or anti-discrimination. Demonstrate the ability to prepare submissions and effectively present complex legal issues to a variety of audiences, including government bodies, Courts, Tribunals and community groups. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Have demonstrated research and computer literacy skills. Be fluent in English.
The ability to communicate in French is desirable.

The annual salary range is $80,000.00 to $90,000.00, depending on the Candidate's years of experience and the clinic's budget. The successful candidate will work in-person at BLAC's Toronto office.

Please email a cover letter and your resume to the attention of the EDGC, with the subject:

Application - Staff Lawyer - Human Rights, to demar.hewitt@blac.clcj.ca on or before

November 28, 2025.

BLAC is committed to the full participation of equity-seeking groups and encourages applications from individuals of African descent, indigenous descent, and other racialized communities; all identities and self-expressions; persons with disabilities; and people of diverse faiths, creeds, cultures, and origins.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Ontario Lawyer Licence (required)
Work Location: In person