Legal Clinic jobs in Ontario

Mississauga Community Legal Services is a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. We provide legal advice and representation to low-income residents of the City of Mississauga in various areas of law. We provide legal advice and representation to low-income residents of the City of Mississauga in various areas of law including Social Assistance, Tenants Rights, Immigration, Employment, and CPP-D in conjunction with community development and organizing work to address systemic issues of social exclusion, displacement, and poverty.

The Legal Clerk will provide the first point of client contact for intake screening by mean of referrals by conducting initial screening of clients in person and/or by phone/on-line. The role will also perform a variety of client focus administrative duties to support the legal team including compiling legal documents for preparation of hearings, filing court documentations according to legislative procedures, drafting correspondence, affidavits, and statutory declarations.

The ideal candidate is a trained legal administrative professional. They will have at least 2 years of legal administrative experience supporting a team of lawyers and/or paralegals.

To be successful in the role you will have excellent time and file management skills with the ability to work with restrictive deadlines and unpredictable priority changes causing time pressures. We are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal and legal skills including research and analysis, negotiation, public speaking, and advocacy. The ability to speak a second language is an asset.

MCLS is seeking and encouraging applications from Black and Indigenous individuals and individuals from diverse, racialized, and marginalized communities and backgrounds who are reflective of our diverse community.

Salary will start from $55,091- $65,839 based on the level of experience. A comprehensive health and dental benefits package along with four weeks paid vacation.

All applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by email to xuan.nguyen-vi@mcls.clcj.ca. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until this position is filled. We thank all applicants, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All resumes to be held in strictest confidence.

Successful candidates must be available to work full-time, in-person service.

MCLS welcomes applications from diverse individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We will provide accommodation during the hiring process upon request. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55,091.00-$65,839.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (preferred)

Work Location: In person