Careers
Attention: Due to recent developments in COVID‑19 situation we will be postponing the majority of recruitment activities until further notice. LAO will continue to monitor the situation and will resume recruitment activities accordingly. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Legal Aid Ontario is an exciting, dynamic and rewarding place to work. From lawyers, paralegals and staff workers in courthouses across the province to policy advisors working with vulnerable client groups, our staff enjoy meaningful careers helping low‑income Ontarians receive access to justice.
In addition to legal positions we have opportunities available in information technology, project management, communications, client services and more.
Current Legal Aid Ontario job opportunities
How to apply:
- Upload your resume and any other supporting documents and create a user profile.
- Once you have created a profile, you can log in anytime to see the status of your application(s), update your information, apply for other positions and add skills and other supporting documents.
- Your application must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position you are applying for.
- For technical assistance, email webhelp.njoyn@cgi.com or call 1‑877‑427‑7717.
We thank all those who apply, but only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
LAO values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
LAO is an equal opportunity employer. All information collected is confidential to Legal Aid Ontario and is handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
For more information, contact our Human Resources department at hr@lao.on.ca.
Other employment opportunities
The positions below are for opportunities currently available outside of LAO at various community and specialty legal clinics located throughout the province, as well as legal aid organizations across Canada. Legal clinics function independently, under the guidance of their respective boards of directors. All criteria and hiring decisions for the postings below are those of the organization or clinic hosting the position.
| Position | Department/area | Salary | Posted | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & legal case coordinator: Sexual Harassment and Resource Exchange (SHARE) | Human Rights Legal Support Centre | $50,390 – $58,949 | June 9 | June 14 |
| Articling Student (2021-2022) | University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic | $64,940 – $91,988 | May 28 | June 11 |
| Bilingual Staff Lawyer – Tenants’ Rights | Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) | $80,000 – $90,000 | May 31 | June 25 |
| Community legal worker / caseworker | Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic | $65,000 – $70,000 | June 7 | June 18 |
| Community worker | Halton Community Legal Services | TBD | May 28 | June 10 |
| Director of administration | Community Legal Services of Ottawa | $76,000 – $90,000 | May 21 | June 10 |
| French Language Services Planner | Ontario Health West | TBD | June 10 | June 28 |
| Manager, Language Accessibility | Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) | $90,780 | June 10 | July 5 |
| Senior Area Director | Legal Aid Manitoba | $145,952 – $160,383 | June 9 | June 18 |
| Staff lawyer | HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO) | $66,000 – $71,000 | June 10 | July 2 |