Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

Community Legal

Services (CLS) is a Student Legal Services Organization (SLSO) as defined by the Legal Aid Services Act of Ontario (2020). It is a legal clinic within Western Law that provides free legal advice and representation to low income and marginalized members of the London / Middlesex community, including Western students. Current areas of service include Criminal and Provincial Offences, Housing Law, Civil Litigation (Small Claims Court) and Family Law.

CLS also provides public legal education to community members and organizations. We are funded by Legal Aid Ontario, Law Foundation of Ontario, Western University Student Council and the Faculty of Law.

The Associate

Director, Community Legal Services (CLS) provides leadership, daily operational oversight, and legal supervision to ensure the clinic fulfills its dual mandate: delivering high-quality legal services to marginalized communities and offering experiential learning opportunities to law students. In consultation with the Dean and Director, Strategy & Operations, the Associate Director plays a key role in providing daily leadership for CLS staff and students.

The Associate

Director helps to strengthen integration with Western Law’s strategic direction, including enhancing experiential learning for students, and serving our community.



This role provides supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of law students, in accordance with CLS, Western University policies, and the Law Society of Ontario’s Rules of Professional Conduct.

The Associate

Director supports CLS’s broader mission through community outreach, advocacy projects, and public legal education initiatives, while ensuring alignment with institutional and funder priorities.

Juris

Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Member in valuable standing with the Law Society of Ontario, licensed to practice law in Ontario 7 years of experience practicing law, with a strong background in litigation and advocacy ~2 years of experience supervising staff, mentoring law students in a clinical or academic setting and participating in stakeholder engagement ~ Demonstrated leadership in legal clinic operations or public interest law preferred ~ housing, civil litigation, family law, human rights, academic appeals, employment law) preferred ~ Familiarity with legal aid structures and mandates preferred Strong legal knowledge in substantive and procedural law across CLS service areas Advanced advocacy, negotiation,



and legal analysis skills Familiarity with university policies, legal clinic operations, and funding compliance Ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, including legal professionals and students Familiarity with Legal Aid and its mandates and structures Strategic thinking and operational planning capabilities Excellent mentorship and coaching skills, particularly in experiential legal education Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts for diverse audiences Ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy to review and revise legal documentation Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and with case management software Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Familiarity with University policies and procedures is an asset Western Values Diversity The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden). This position is fully in-person, on-site.

📌 Associate Director, Community Legal Services (London)
🏢 Western University
📍 London