Criminal Staff Lawyer for Aboriginal Legal Services
Aboriginal Legal Services (ALS) strengthens the capacity of the Indigenous community and its citizens to deal with justice issues and provide Indigenous controlled and culturally based justice alternatives. Our dedicated staff is our most valued resource. Compassionate care, teamwork, professionalism, communication, and respect are the values that set ALS apart.
ALS is looking for a Criminal Staff Lawyer with 1-4 years of experience, beginning as soon as possible. These are unionized positions with compensation based on a salary grid. These positions are funded by Legal Aid Ontario. The anticipated salary range is between $84,564.00- $95,756.00 annually.
ALS Staff Lawyers carry out casework independently; conduct legal research; and assist The LAD and senior staff lawyers in legal supervision and coordination of community legal workers, students and support staff. This position's duties are detailed below. Generally you can expect to provide criminal intake, provide summary legal advice, litigation, case management and team contributions to test case litigation. The position will include 2-3 weeks of culturally relevant training, trauma informed training, ASIST training, and ALS principles and protocol training prior to commencing direct services.
