Senior Criminal Defence Counsel work at Legal Aid Ontario, applying criminal advocacy and legal research skills across the Northwest region. Home location is Thunder Bay.
This provincial Senior Counsel Program serves vulnerable clients through high quality full representation. The position handles criminal matters through trial, accepts court appointments, and mentors lawyers and counsel. Work includes complex hearings, client advice, legal drafting, and case management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry criminal matters through trial for vulnerable clients
- Conduct complex bail, fitness, NCR, and ORB hearings
- Accept court appointments and advance appropriate public interest litigation
- Provide clear advice and professional advocacy to clients
- Mentor lawyers,
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 Courts, including contested trials
- Knowledge of Canadian criminal law, procedure, and the Charter
- Strong oral, written communication, analysis, and advocacy skills
Bring criminal trial experience, sound judgment, and client-focused advocacy to Legal Aid Ontario’s Senior Counsel Program.