Criminal advocacy defines this Newmarket opportunity with Legal Aid Ontario, providing Duty Counsel services at the courthouse. Use courtroom experience and sound judgment.

As a Staff Lawyer reporting to the Manager, Legal Services, you will support clients through criminal proceedings. The work requires knowledge of the Criminal Code, Charter, bail hearings, guilty pleas, and Ontario Court of Justice advocacy. Legal Aid Ontario seeks a self-starter familiar with criminal duty counsel services.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide Duty Counsel services at Newmarket courthouse
- Represent clients during bail hearings and guilty pleas
- Advocate in the Ontario Court of Justice
- Identify vulnerable clients and provide appropriate referrals
- Document client advice and instructions accurately

Requirements:

- Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Significant criminal law court experience
- Knowledge of criminal procedure, evidence, and relevant case law
- Robust advocacy, interviewing, communication, and judgment skills
- Experience serving marginalized and vulnerable clients

Bring criminal courtroom experience, client-focused advocacy, and sound judgment to Legal Aid Ontario’s Newmarket Duty Counsel service.

📌 Criminal Duty Counsel Lawyer Newmarket (Canada)
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