Staff Lawyer in Social Benefits Law
Legal Assistance of Windsor (LAW) is seeking a permanent, full-time staff lawyer to practice in the area of social benefits law, with a start date on or after February 1, 2024.
About LAW
LAW is an interdisciplinary clinic combining legal and social work professions to meet the multi-faceted needs of the low-income community in Windsor and Essex County. LAW is a joint service of the Faculty of Law at the University of Windsor and Legal Aid Ontario. We strive to be an inclusive organization committed to fostering diversity in every aspect of our work, including hiring.
About the Position
The staff lawyer will provide legal advice and representation in matters related to Ontario Works, the Ontario Disability Support Program, and other forms of social assistance. The lawyer will be part of our multi-disciplinary legal and social work team and will engage in our clinic activities including case work, public and continuing legal education, law reform, community development, and student supervision.
Requirements
- The successful candidate will be a lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Experience in administrative law is required; experience in social benefits law is a significant asset.
- Experience working in a legal clinic setting, or similar, is also an asset.
- A collaborative approach to legal work, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to integrate into a multi-disciplinary practice are necessary.
- An awareness of trauma-informed practice and an understanding of the principles of intersectionality and anti-oppression are essential.
Job Benefits
- Annual salary between $80,000 and $90,000, commensurate with experience.
- After a 3-month probationary period, employees are entitled to join our clinic’s healthcare benefits program and receive an employer-funded RRSP contribution.
- Vacation entitlements start at 3 weeks per year and increase with seniority.
Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Interested candidates must apply by January 15, 2024 at 4:30pm in writing (including a cover letter and resume) to:
Jade Wallace, Service Coordinator
Legal Assistance of Windsor
2-443 Ouellette, Windsor, Ontario N9A 4J2
E-mail: jade.wallace@law.clcj.ca