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Articling Student – Senior Counsel, Family Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Legal Aid Ontario
Position: 2027/28 Articling Student – Senior Counsel, Family )
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The Society Job Number: J
Job Title:
2027/28 Articling Student – Senior Counsel, Family (Toronto) Job Type: Articling Student Contract Duration (months): 10 City, Province, Country:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Location:
Toronto Job Category:
Legal Job Level: AS Open Positions: 1 Posting Date:
June 12, 2026 Closing Date:
June 26, 2026 Salary: $78,265.25 – $78,265.25 /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.
Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2
SLGBTQ+ community.
We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, 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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Primary function
Are you interested in working in the fields of social justice or public interest and making a real difference in the lives of those who are the most vulnerable? If so, Legal Aid Ontario (“LAO”) wants to give you that opportunity. Start your career with an articling position with LAO, and see how rewarding a career in public service can be.
LAO invests in and fosters the long-term development of its lawyers – a process that starts with the summering and articling experience. Students are provided with the opportunity to experience different areas of law, giving you a comprehensive articling experience in social justice.
Home location: Family Law Service Centre (45 Sheppard Ave.
E.)
Secondary/tertiary locations: 311 Jarvis
– Toronto, 330 University Ave
– Toronto
Compensation: $78,265.25 per annum prorated for 10 months plus benefits.
Area of Search: Students eligible to article in 2027-28
Assignment: 10-month contract, start date will be in July 2027
Reporting to: Manager, Senior Counsel Program
Client services are delivered both remotely and in-person based on client-drive needs and court attendance. The successful candidate(s) must be able to commute to the office(s) listed above.
Key accountabilities
Family Senior Counsel Program:
The Family Senior Counsel Program provides certificate based legal services aimed to improve access to justice for some of our most vulnerable family law and child protection clients, including those who are experiencing intimate partner violence, mental health challenges and members of equity seeking groups.
Our lawyers accept legal aid certificates and provide full representation to clients, from first appearance court, up to and including trial representation. In addition to direct client advocacy, the Family Senior Counsel Program also plays a key role in mentorship and legal education, providing training opportunities for staff lawyers, students and private counsel to cultivate professional judgment and skill.
As an articling student, you will be involved in matters that…
Title: Articling Student – Senior Counsel, Family
Company: Legal Aid Ontario
Location: Toronto, Canada
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