Criminal Duty Counsel Lawyer Position

1 day ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Legal Aid Ontario Full time

We are seeking an experienced and skilled lawyer to join our team as a Criminal Duty Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity to work with vulnerable populations and make a meaningful impact in their lives.

About Us

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is an independent but publicly funded and publicly accountable non-profit corporation that provides legal aid services to individuals who cannot afford a lawyer. We are committed to providing high-quality legal services and promoting access to justice for all.

Criminal Duty Counsel Role

The Criminal Duty Counsel will be responsible for providing client service for criminal law matters in the courthouse. This includes conducting bail hearings, guilty pleas, and remands, as well as assessing clients' needs and providing summary legal advice. The ideal candidate will have experience in representing clients with complex legal issues and a strong knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and criminal law procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Assisting unrepresented clients who have been charged with criminal matters
  2. Representing clients at bail hearings, guilty pleas, and remands
  3. Assessing clients' needs and identifying vulnerable clients
  4. Providing summary legal advice to clients in or out of custody
  5. Preparing for bail hearings, guilty pleas, and other forms of resolutions
  6. Representing clients in Crown pre-trial negotiations

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. They will also have proficiency in using computer-based file management and data entry systems, as well as Microsoft Office.

Requirements
  • Degree in Law from an accredited university
  • Call to the Bar of Ontario
  • Experience in criminal law, including conducting bail hearings and guilty pleas
  • Strong knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and criminal law procedures
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Salary Information

The estimated salary for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience. This is a competitive salary range for a senior-level lawyer position in the Toronto area.



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