Advocate for vulnerable clients as Senior Criminal Counsel across Sault Ste. Marie and the Northeast District, handling complex hearings and trials.

Legal Aid

Ontario seeks Senior Counsel for its provincial Senior Counsel Program. You will represent clients through criminal proceedings, provide full trial representation, and support access to justice. The role requires criminal law expertise, courtroom advocacy, legal research, and clear client communication.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry eligible criminal matters through trial for vulnerable clients
- Conduct complex bail, fitness, NCR, and ORB hearings
- Accept court appointments and advance appropriate public interest litigation
- Research law, draft documents, and manage client files
- Mentor lawyers,



private counsel, and non-lawyer staff Requirements:
- Positive standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Substantial recent criminal law involvement and demonstrated expertise
- Experience before Ontario’s Superior and Criminal Courts
- Knowledge of Canadian criminal law, procedure, and Charter rights
- Strong advocacy, communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills Use criminal litigation, advocacy, and client-centred counsel to expand Legal Aid Ontario services throughout the Northeast region.

📌 Senior Criminal Counsel Sault Ste. Marie
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📍 Sault Ste. Marie