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Lawyer Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Legal Aid Ontario
Position: Staff Lawyer (12 months)
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Union:
The Society Job Number: J
Job Title:
Staff Lawyer (12 months) Job Type: Contract Contract Duration (months): 12 City, Province, Country:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Location:
Toronto Job Category:
Legal Open Positions: 1 Posting Date:
June 19, 2026 Closing Date:
July 2, 2026 Salary: $95,678.79 – $ /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.
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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
To provide legal representation and advice to immigrants and refugees in matters before the Federal Court, in particular on motions for stays of removal often brought on an emergency basis. This contract position will assist the Refugee Law Office in Toronto with meeting an expected increased in demand for urgent Federal Court work over the next 12 months, stemming from the passing of bill C-12 and related changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
We are seeking someone with extensive Federal Court experience, with the ability to take on last minute work for exceptionally vulnerable clients in complex cases. When caseloads permit, this position will also potentially provide representation before all Divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board and in applications to IRCC and CBSA. This position will require regular in-person attendance at the Refugee Law Office in Toronto as well as in Toronto based courts and tribunals, the Immigration Holding Centre and provincial jails.
We are seeking someone with the ability to work co-operatively with other staff in a high pressure, but team based, environment. This person should also demonstrate empathy towards and a commitment to immigrants and refugees, must be able to “hit the ground running” and assume carriage of a complex caseload.
Home location:
Provincial office – Refugee Law Office – Toronto
Secondary location: N/A
This position is 100% onsite at the location listed above. The successful candidate must be able to commute to the office and work in person on a full time basis.
Reports to:
Manager, Legal Services
Key accountabilities
• Representation before the Federal Courts, in particular in urgent stay motions and potentially in complex appellate level litigation.
• Serving clients in person in the RLO-Toronto office.
• Representing clients before all divisions of the IRB and in applications to IRCC and CBSA, such as PRRA’s, H&C’s and deferrals.
• Providing mentorship to junior lawyers, non-lawyer staff, and members of the private bar when appropriate.
• Participating in public legal educational…
Title: Lawyer
Company: Legal Aid Ontario
Location: Toronto, Canada
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