Provide criminal Duty Counsel services at Newmarket courthouse with Legal Aid Ontario, applying advocacy and sound judgment. This position is based in Newmarket.

Legal Aid Ontario seeks a lawyer experienced across criminal proceedings and familiar with LAO criminal Duty Counsel services. You will represent clients in bail hearings and guilty pleas, address complex legal issues, and work with vulnerable clients. The position reports to the Manager, Legal Services.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide Duty Counsel services at Newmarket courthouse
- Represent clients during bail hearings and guilty pleas
- Interview clients and identify vulnerability requiring referrals
- Document client advice, instructions, and files
- Help train and mentor recent staff and students

Requirements:

- Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Significant criminal law court experience and advocacy skills
- Knowledge of Criminal Code and Charter requirements
- Experience serving marginalized and vulnerable clients
- Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills

Bring criminal court experience, client-focused advocacy, and sound judgment to Legal Aid Ontario’s Newmarket Duty Counsel services.

📌 Criminal Duty Counsel Lawyer Newmarket
🏢 Legal Aid Ontario
📍 Newmarket