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

Valuable 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 (Winnipeg)
🏢 Legal Aid Ontario
📍 Winnipeg