Legal Aid Ontario Criminal Lawyer

Legal Aid Ontario seeks a Criminal Staff Lawyer with strong advocacy and negotiation skills for its Oshawa Duty Counsel Office. Provide accessible criminal representation across in-person and remote court services.This lawyer supports high-volume duty counsel services for clients with varied and complex needs. Responsibilities span bail hearings, guilty pleas, remands, legal advice, referrals, and resolution discussions. The successful candidate understands the Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Charter, evidence rules, and professional conduct while working collaboratively with colleagues.Key Responsibilities:
Assist unrepresented clients charged with criminal or quasi-criminal mattersRepresent clients during pleas, remands, bails, and negotiationsPrepare colleagues for hearings and other resolutionsProvide referrals and identify vulnerable client needs earlyFacilitate knowledge-sharing among court and staff locationsRequirements:
Law Society of Ontario membership in good standingSubstantial criminal law experience in public or private practiceDemonstrated commitment to social justice or public interest workUnderstanding of poverty law, immigration, family, and integrated issuesAbility to work independently while collaborating with stakeholdersApply criminal advocacy, legal analysis, and client-focused judgment to duty counsel services with Legal Aid Ontario in Oshawa.
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