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 valuable 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.