Staff Lawyer

Is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to justice for all Ontarians.

Responsibilities

• Answer Hotline calls and provide legal advice to callers on employment matters, civil litigation, and small claims court questions.
• Assess applications from victims of workplace sexual harassment.
• Draft letters and legal documents, including demand letters and workplace complaints.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with volunteer lawyers supporting the program.
• Collaborate with external organizations to coordinate services and improve system navigation for clients.

Qualifications

• Licensed lawyer with employment law experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to navigate emotionally charged conversations with empathy and professionalism.
• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including nonprofit partners, community organizations, and volunteer lawyers from major firms.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and program-management capabilities.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite and comfort learning new technologies.
• Prior experience with Salesforce or another CRM is a significant asset.
• Team-oriented, grounded, and collaborative, with a genuine commitment to access to justice.
• Contract-based position with potential to convert to permanent.
• Salary: depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits and paid leave entitlements.
• Remote working environment.

Ref# LI1469

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services