Overview
Senior Counsel, Family Jobs in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada at Legal Aid Ontario
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
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Union:
The Society Job Number: J
Job Title:
Senior Counsel, Family Job Type: Permanent Full Time City, Province, Country:
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Job Location:
Sault Ste. Marie Job Category:
Legal Open Positions: 1 Posting Date:
June 4, 2026 Closing Date:
June 19, 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.
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.
Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment ase direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.
Primary function
The Family Senior Counsel Program has provincial scope and complements LAO’s existing mixed model of private bar and duty counsel services by providing financially and legally eligible clients with another option for high quality, full-scope representation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting vulnerable clients on a wide-range of family law and child protection matters, up to and including representation at trial.
Representation will include, but is not limited to, acting as counsel of record for certificate-eligible clients. Family Senior Counsel also accept court appointments and create and facilitate mentorship opportunities for staff lawyers and private counsel to further enhance access to justice.
In addition to working with a team passionate about access to justice and making a difference in the lives of many of society’s most vulnerable, LAO offers comprehensive medical and dental benefits through Sun Life, an Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health, and membership in the Ontario Public Service Pension Plan.
Home
Location:
Sault Ste. Marie
Other Locations:
Blind River and Elliot Lake
Reporting to:
Manager of Legal Services – Family Senior Counsel Program
Key accountabilities
• Act as counsel of record for certificate eligible clients unable to secure private bar lawyers in family law and child protection matters.
• Representation of family law and child protection clients through all stages of litigation up to and including trial, with an emphasis on providing assistance for vulnerable and hard-to-serve clients.
• Serve as mentors to Legal Aid duty counsel, staff lawyers and private bar roster lawyers, providing coaching and support where needed
• Participate in community outreach presentations and projects
• Participate in legal education initiatives
• Ensure high quality of legal work in a cost-effective manner
• Maintain conflict lists, record data and produce reports as required
• Access to a vehicle or ability to rent a vehicle is preferred as this position will require travel
• Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned…
Title: Senior Counsel, Family
Company: Legal Aid Ontario
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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