Support criminal law clients as a Legal Aid Worker in Barrie, using intake, interviewing, and direct service skills across court settings.

Legal Aid Ontario seeks a Legal Aid Worker serving Simcoe County and Muskoka. You will assess client needs, administer eligibility tests, manage files, and support criminal duty counsel. The work includes court communication, referrals, scheduling, and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct client interviews, intake, and financial eligibility assessments
- Identify vulnerable clients and arrange appropriate referrals
- Assist duty counsel with client and surety interviews
- Address adjournments and other matters in court
- Maintain files, schedules, data, and client status information

Requirements:

- Legal worker experience in criminal law
- Knowledge of criminal court processes and practice directions
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and interview skills
- Experience using Legal Files and PeopleSoft Service Integration
- Ability to travel in person throughout assigned locations

Apply criminal law experience, sound judgment, and client assessment skills supporting Legal Aid Ontario services in Barrie and surrounding courts.

📌 Criminal Law Legal Aid Worker (Barrie)
🏢 Perfdrive
📍 Barrie