Senior Criminal Counsel work in Sault Ste. Marie and the Northeast District, using courtroom advocacy and legal research. Travel across the Northeast region is expected.
Legal Aid Ontario seeks counsel for its provincial Senior Counsel Program. The successful candidate assists vulnerable clients with criminal matters, including full trial representation, while accepting court appointments. The work includes complex hearings, client advice, legal drafting, and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities: Carry eligible criminal matters through contested trials
Conduct complex bail, fitness, NCR, and ORB hearings
Accept court appointments and advance appropriate litigation
Research law, draft documents, and advise clients clearly
Mentor duty counsel and non-lawyer staff




Requirements: Membership in positive standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Substantial recent criminal law experience and demonstrated expertise
Experience before Ontario’s Superior and Ontario Courts of Justice
Knowledge of Canadian criminal law, procedure, and Charter rights
Excellent advocacy, communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills
Apply senior criminal litigation, client advocacy, and legal research skills to vulnerable clients throughout Legal Aid Ontario’s Northeast region.

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📌 Senior Criminal Counsel Sault Ste Marie (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario