Position Overview
Company Bio 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.
Primary Function To provide criminal duty counsel services in Windsor. This role may require travel elsewhere throughout the district on occasion, specifically Chatham. Criminal Duty Counsel is responsible for providing client service for criminal law matters in the courthouse, both virtually and in person. The role includes the intake and assessment of criminal law clients to determine the appropriate service for those charged with criminal offences, including but not limited to providing procedural and summary legal advice; drafting and reviewing criminal court documents; in‑court representation at various stages of criminal court pr...