Staff Lawyer

Scarborough Community Legal Services

. Provide summary advice, brief services, and casework in all aspects of housing law .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$78,500 - CA$86,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in housing law, including the Residential Tenancies Act and Housing Services Act, while providing legal services and advocacy for low-income individuals. Strong commitment to social justice and ability to communicate effectively with diverse communities.

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Lawyer In Good StandingHousing Law ExpertiseStrong Advocacy SkillsLegal ResearchSocial Justice Commitment

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLitigationJudicial ReviewsCourt AppealsKnowledge Of Residential Tenancies ActKnowledge Of Housing Services ActKnowledge Of Human Rights CodeExperience In Immigration LawPublic Legal Education WritingCommunity Organizing Initiatives

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative Work ApproachJudgment EvaluationClient Needs Assessment

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Society Of Ontario

Industry Keywords

Poverty LawSocial JusticeCommunity EngagementAdministrative TribunalsLegal Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide summary advice, brief services, and casework in all aspects of housing law
Conduct legal research in collaboration with the legal team
Undertake court appeals, judicial reviews, and other complex housing-law actions as approved by the Executive Director
Provide legal services in other areas of law practiced by the Clinic as required
Support the Executive Director in supervising legal team members if sufficiently experienced
Identify and carry out law reform and community organizing initiatives
Represent the Clinic to community groups by providing poverty-law resources and expertise
Monitor policy changes, government initiatives, research studies, and reports affecting the client community
Speak to community agencies and members on poverty-law issues, clinic services, and related topics
Write, edit, and review public legal education materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a lawyer in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
One to five years of relevant legal experience
Sound knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act, Housing Services Act and Human Rights Code
Strong advocacy skills
Ability to evaluate legal issues and exercise sound judgment
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working for positive social change affecting low income individuals and groups
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to address the needs of clients from varied social and cultural backgrounds
Collaborative work approach and ability to work well in a team-based environment
Experience litigating matters before administrative tribunals or courts is an asset
Knowledge in other areas of clinic law is an asset
Ability to speak a second language is an asset
Experience in immigration law is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
Membership in DBPlus CAAT pension plan
Hybrid work arrangement permitted after completion of a six-month probationary period
Permanent full-time unionized position subject to the OPSEU Collective Agreement
Accommodation during the hiring process upon request