Legal Aid Worker (30months)

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Union : OPSEU - District Job Number : J0825-0889 Job Title : Legal Aid Worker (30months) Job Type : Contract Contract Duration (months) : 30 months City, Province, Country : Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Job Location : Thunder Bay Job Category : Customer Service / Customer Associates Job Classification : S4U Role Designation : LAO Workplace Based - Role is physically based in an in-person LAO workplace. Open Positions : 1 Posting Date : January 12, 2026 Closing Date : January 21, 2026 Salary : $55,200.11 - $82,396.92 / Year

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 at LAO. LAO 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 2SLGBTQ+ 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 at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Primary function

The Legal Aid Worker will be responsible for the initial assessment and intake of criminal law clients to assist in determining the appropriate service for clients, providing legal information, making referrals to services and resources, and other duties as assigned.

Home Location : Thunder Bay District Office

Secondary / Tertiary Location : Not Applicable

Reporting to : Manager of Legal Services, North District

Key accountabilities

Legal Aid Workers assist lawyers and paralegals with criminal law court proceedings with an emphasis on resolving matters as set out below.

General

• Determine legal and financial eligibility for certificate and duty counsel services based on LAO eligibility criteria.
• Triage and interview clients to :
• o Gather information about the client’s case;
• o Assess client need, including the early identification of vulnerable clients, to determine the appropriate LAO service for the client;
• o Prepare them to have a productive meeting with duty counsel;

o Assist in case management procedures.

Criminal Law

Required skills & experience

What do we offer?

At Legal Aid Ontario, we are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment and is designed to enhance both professional and personal well-being.

We have a comprehensive health and wellness program that include dental, health and life insurance along with Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance and Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage.

Employees at Legal Aid Ontario also enjoy generous paid time-off policy including vacation days, illness days, discretionary days and statutory holidays.

Employees are eligible to be enrolled to OPSEU Pension Plan, administered by OPSEU Pension Plan Trust Fund (OPTrust).

How to apply?

Submit a résumé and cover letter.

Please clearly set out in your cover letter why you are interested in the Legal Aid Worker position, and highlight relevant experience, skills, and training that make you an ideal candidate.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal record check.

This position is represented by OPSEU and the employee will be governed by the provisions of the collective agreement and union dues will be deducted bi-weekly from date of hire.

Please note that all applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their résumé or to the one used to set up their Candidate Profile if applying on Njoyn. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.

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