Offres d'emploi

Careers@LAO

Interested in working in the social justice field?
Want to explore various areas of law?
Do you crave meaningful, satisfying work?


Bring your Talent and your Passion to Legal Aid Ontario!


Legal Aid Ontario has a need for lawyers to fill positions throughout the province of Ontario. Successful applicants will join Legal Aid Ontario’s Lawyer Workforce Strategy – a talent management program that provides lawyers with an opportunity to learn and work in a number of Legal Aid Ontario’s practice areas and departments. This program not only offers Legal Aid Lawyers with a varied, challenging career, it also provides our clients with highly skilled, well-rounded lawyers.

Ideal candidates will posses the following competencies:

  • Client focus
  • Personal motivation and accountability
  • Problem solving skills and sound judgment
  • Teamwork and collaborative skills
  • Openness to working in various areas of law, in different capacities, and in various areas of the province
  • A demonstrated commitment to social justice or public interest work
  • A sound knowledge of Legal Aid Ontario’s operations and mandate
  • French/ English Bilingualism and knowledge of Aboriginal issues are definite assets.

If you are interested in applying for an opportunity to join Legal Aid Ontario’s Lawyer Workforce Strategy, please submit a resume and cover letter specifying which areas of Ontario you would be interested in an initial placement.

Please forward your resume to job.competitions@lao.on.ca quoting the competition number LAO-224-10 in the subject line. Positions will be filled on a rolling basis. Applications will be kept active for three months.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website for further information on Legal Aid Ontario and the Lawyer Workforce Strategy at www.legalaid.on.ca.