Overview
Legal Aid Worker Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Legal Aid Ontario
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Union: OPSEU – District Job Number: J
Job Title:
Legal Aid Worker Job Type: Contract Contract Duration (months): 6 City, Province, Country:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Location:
Toronto Job Category:
Legal Job Level: S4U Open Positions: 1 Posting Date:
June 15, 2026 Closing Date:
June 19, 2026 Salary: $56,580.11 – $84,456.84 /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
The Legal Aid Worker (LAW) will be responsible for the initial assessment and intake of criminal and family law clients to assist in determining the appropriate service for clients, providing legal information, making referrals to services and resources, and other duties as assigned.
This LAW position will provide administrative support to both family and criminal lawyers within the Toronto District, and may be required to attend various court locations and institutions within the district.
Primary
Location:
OCJT – 10 Armoury Street
Secondary
Location:
TRBC, 2201 Finch Ave W, TSDC, 180 Horner Ave
Other locations: 20 Dundas St W; 47 Sheppard Ave W; 311 Jarvis St; 21 Panorama Ct; 45 Sheppard Ave W., and any other future locations that may be requried.
Reporting to:
Manager, Legal Services
Key accountabilities
General
• Determine legal and financial eligibility for certificate and duty counsel services based on LAO eligibility criteria.
• Triage and interview clients to:
• Gather information about the client’s case;
• Assess client needs, including the early identification of vulnerable clients, to determine the appropriate LAO service;
• Prepare client to have a productive meeting with duty counsel;
• Assist in case management procedures.
• Provide basic information about the law, forms, and court process.
• Perform client and certificate file management activities, including providing information to clients relating to legal aid status and court proceedings.
• Provide referrals to other internal and external programs and resources.
• Prepare reports and submit accounts/dockets, as required, in accordance with LAO policies.
• Provide general information, including procedural legal information, both in person and remote.
• Assist with training/onboarding colleagues and per diems.
• Participate in working groups, pilots and LAO initiatives.
• Stakeholder engagement and public legal education.
• Liaise with other legal service providers, including court-based services, to ensure seamless client service.
• Create systems to manage the volume of work and the ability to…
Title: Legal Aid Worker
Company: Legal Aid Ontario
Location: Toronto, Canada
Category:
