The base salary will be $90,000 - $120,000 per annum*. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.*This salary range is specific to this position and reflects current market conditions.Please note, there are 2 positions available:Review Counsel (Criminal Law)andReview Counsel (Civil and Administrative Law) .About WesternSince 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. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, recent abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.About UsCommunity 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, as well as Fanshawe College and 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.ResponsibilitiesReview Counsel (Criminal Law):The Review Counsel provides comprehensive and detailed supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of law students working in the Community Legal Services (CLS) legal clinic as summer students, volunteers, or for course credit in accordance with CLS, Western University policies and procedures, and the Law Society of Ontario Rules of Professional Conduct. Review Counsel supervises all file work and provision of legal services, done by students, for clients of the clinic, including advocacy, file management, legal research, legal problem solving, negotiations and professional ethics. Review Counsel ensures the effective and efficient delivery of education and training to students, primarily in the area of Criminal and Provincial offences law but may also overlap into other areas of legal service offered by the clinic. Review Counsel will be called upon to provide instruction for the Advanced Criminal Course and lead group discussions with students. Review Counsel also supports the work of the clinic in community outreach,



advocacy projects and public legal education initiativesReview Counsel (Civil and Administrative Law):The Review Counsel provides comprehensive and detailed supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of law students working in the Community Legal Services (CLS) legal clinic as summer students, volunteers, or for course credit in accordance with CLS, Western University policies and procedures, and the Law Society of Ontario Rules of Skilled Conduct. Review Counsel supervises all file work and provision of legal services, done by students, for clients of the clinic, including advocacy, file management, legal research, legal problem solving, negotiations and professional ethics. Review Counsel ensures the effective and efficient delivery of education and training to students, primarily in the area of civil, and administrative law including small claims court and tenants rights but may also overlap into other areas of legal service offered by the clinic. Review Counsel will be called upon to provide instruction for the Clinic Course and lead group discussions with students. Review Counsel also supports the work of the Clinic in community outreach, advocacy projects and public legal education initiatives.QualificationsEducation:Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB)Membership in the Law Society of Ontario (licenced to practice law in Ontario)Experience:5 years of experience practicing law in a litigation environmentPreferred:Extensive litigation practice experience including conduct of trials, motions, and hearings as well as drafting legal documents, facta and formsExperience and ability to supervise students in Criminal Law and Provincial Offences, as well as one or more other areas of practice including but not limited to: housing/landlord and tenant disputes, civil litigation/small claims court, wills and powers of attorney, human rights, family law, academic appeals/offences, WSIB, employment law or immigration or such other area of practice as may be added by the Directors, in consultation with the DeanExperience supervising and mentoring law students and providing training at a post‑secondary levelExperience with legal clinicsKnowledge,



Skills & Abilities:Advocacy skills and knowledge in substantive and procedural areas of lawAbility to provide guidance to assist others in solving complex problemsAbility to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivityVerbal communication skills to translate information into easily understood terms, summarize information, and provide a rationale for actionPositive, outgoing attitude with client service orientationCompetency to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretionAbility to handle details with a high degree of accuracy to review and revise legal documentationAbility to work well under pressure and handle multiple conflicting priorities in a fast‑paced environmentAbility to apply critical thinking to evaluate information and make appropriate decisions or recommendationsDemonstrated ability in serving low‑income clients and persons with disabilities in a respectful and sensitive mannerCross‑cultural competency with an ability to interact and work effectively with people from different cultures and backgroundsAbility and willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisionsPersonable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the publicFamiliarity with Legal Aid and its mandates and structuresAbility to work both independently, taking initiative and following through on work assignments, and effectively as a member of the team to achieve clinic goalsIntermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office SuiteFamiliarity with University policies and procedures is an assetWestern Values DiversityThe 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).Please Note:Interested applicants are asked to visit:https://recruit.Uwo.Cafor further information and to apply online referencing job #41753 by 11:59PM on March 4, 2026.This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.Candidates who currently have a private law practice can continue this practice part‑time if they choose to.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Review Counsel - $90,000 - $120,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Western University
📍 Toronto