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Legal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.

As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.

If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.

Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value  encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2

SLGBTQ+ community.

We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff. All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment ase direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Primary function

This position will interview persons in immigration detention in and around Toronto, provide summary legal advice and legal representation, before all Divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board and under the supervision of a lawyer, in applications to IRCC and CBSA. This position works in collaboration with other multidisciplinary staff at the RLO – Detention team.

This position will primarily be focused on assisting individuals who are detained at the Immigration Holding Centre (IHC) in Toronto.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about advocating for persons in detention with precarious immigration status. The ideal candidate is able to work co-operatively with other staff in a high pressure but supportive team based environment. The individual should demonstrate empathy towards, and a commitment to, immigrants and refugees, and be able to assume a varied and complex immigration caseload.

Services are currently being provided both virtually and on site, with minimal "on-site “supervision.

Several times a week, it may be necessary to meet with clients in person at the Immigration Holding Centre. Flexibility is required based on operational needs.

Home Position:
Refugee Law Office – Detention

Secondary/Tertiary locations can include:
Immigration Holding Centre in Toronto and/or other provincial jails

Reports to:

RLO Detention Manager

This position is subject to the current LAO in-office work policy. The successful candidate must be able to commute to the office and/or the IHC and work in person on a full time basis

Key accountabilities

• Interviewing detainees at the IHC to determine their legal needs

• Providing…