Staff Lawyer, CivPro

Job summary

The Staff Lawyer will provide summary legal advice on civil procedure matters and offer real-time support to volunteer lawyers. Additionally, they will lead the training and development of junior staff and articling students while staying current on relevant legal rules.

Job details

Staff Lawyer Location: Ontario Our client Is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to justice for all Ontarians. Responsibilities Answer Hotline calls and provide summary legal advice on civil procedure matters, particularly Small Claims Court and Superior Court matters. Provide real-time legal support to volunteer lawyers on civil litigation, professional responsibility, ethics, and client management. Lead the training and development of junior lawyers, including an articling student, in civil law. Stay current on developments in the Rules of Civil Procedure, Small Claims Court Rules, and Rules of Professional Conduct, and share relevant updates with staff. Qualifications Licensed lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Minimum 7 years of civil litigation experience, with experience in Superior Court matters; Small Claims Court experience is an asset. Strong understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure, Small Claims Court Rules, and Rules of Professional Conduct. Prior experience with pro bono work, public interest organizations, or working with vulnerable client populations. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide guidance in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience with Salesforce or another CRM is a significant asset. Compensation & Benefits Salary: depending on experience. Competitive benefits and paid leave entitlements. Remote working environment. Ref# LI1797

What you’ll do

The Staff Lawyer will provide summary legal advice on civil procedure matters and offer real-time support to volunteer lawyers. Additionally, they will lead the training and development of junior staff and articling students while staying current on relevant legal rules.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed lawyers in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with at least 7 years of civil litigation experience. A strong understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure and experience with pro bono or public interest work is required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits • Paid leave entitlements

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Salesforce · Preferred
• CRM · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Civil litigation
• Small claims court
• Superior court
• Legal advice
• Professional responsibility
• Ethics
• Client management
• Training and development
• Rules of civil procedure
• Rules of professional conduct
• Pro bono
• Public interest
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Salesforce
• CRM

Job areas

• Legal
• Social Services