Criminal law intake and client assessment define this Legal Aid Worker role in Thunder Bay, supporting appropriate services through informed referrals.

Legal Aid Ontario seeks a Legal Aid Worker for its Thunder Bay District Office. You will assess eligibility, interview clients, provide legal information, and assist lawyers and paralegals with criminal court proceedings. The work includes identifying vulnerable clients and supporting access to justice.

Key Responsibilities:
Determine eligibility for certificate and duty counsel services
Triage clients and gather case information through interviews
Provide basic information about law, forms, and court processes
Assist with bail planning and court scheduling




Organize disclosure and maintain electronic duty counsel worksheets

Requirements:
Knowledge of Legal Aid Services Act, 2020 and Rules
Familiarity with criminal law procedures and court processes
Excellent interviewing, communication, and judgment skills
Understanding of solicitor-client privilege and confidentiality
Intermediate Microsoft Office, Adobe, Zoom, and Teams proficiency

Apply criminal law knowledge, client interviewing, and sound judgment while supporting Legal Aid Ontario services in Thunder Bay.

📌 Criminal Law Legal Aid Worker Northeastern Ontario (Canada)
🏢 Legal Aid Ontario
📍 Canada