Senior Criminal Counsel Sault Ste. Marie

Advocate for vulnerable clients as Senior Criminal Counsel across Sault Ste. Marie and the Northeast District, handling complex hearings and trials.Legal Aid Ontario seeks Senior Counsel for its provincial Senior Counsel Program. You will represent clients through criminal proceedings, provide full trial representation, and support access to justice. The role requires criminal law expertise, courtroom advocacy, legal research, and clear client communication.Key Responsibilities:
Carry eligible criminal matters through trial for vulnerable clientsConduct complex bail, fitness, NCR, and ORB hearingsAccept court appointments and advance appropriate public interest litigationResearch law, draft documents, and manage client filesMentor lawyers, private counsel, and non-lawyer staffRequirements:
Good standing with the Law Society of OntarioSubstantial recent criminal law involvement and demonstrated expertiseExperience before Ontario’s Superior and Criminal CourtsKnowledge of Canadian criminal law, procedure, and Charter rightsStrong advocacy, communication, judgment, and problem-solving skillsUse criminal litigation, advocacy, and client-centred counsel to expand Legal Aid Ontario services throughout the Northeast region.
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