Staff Litigation Lawyer

STAFF LITIGATION LAWYER
Permanent, Full-Time

The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) is a community legal aid clinic specializing in elder law. ACE is dedicated to advancing the rights, dignity, and security of low-income seniors across Ontario through client representation, public legal education, community development, and law reform.

ACE is seeking a Staff Litigation Lawyer to provide advice and representation to low-income seniors who would otherwise face significant barriers to accessing justice. To learn more about our work, visit www.acelaw.ca.

About the Role

As a Staff Litigation Lawyer at ACE, you will play a key role in advancing access to justice for older adults by:

• Providing summary legal advice, referrals, and general legal information to low-income seniors;
• Providing legal advice and representation before a broad range of courts and tribunals, including the Superior Court of Justice;
• Managing litigation files from intake through resolution;
• Supervising and supporting the work of paralegals and support staff on client matters;
• Developing and delivering public legal education presentations to seniors and service providers;
• Contributing to community development, systemic advocacy, and law reform initiatives related to elder law; and
• Participating fully in the ongoing work and collaborative life of the clinic.

About You

We welcome applications regardless of year of call. You may be a strong fit for this role if you are:

• A practising lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
• Experienced in client representation before one or more of the following:
  • Superior Court of Justice
  • Ontario Court
  • Small Claims Court
  • Consent and Capacity Board
  • Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
  • Health Services Appeal and Review Board
  • or other comparable courts or tribunals;
• A strong legal advocate with excellent research, writing, and analytical skills;
• Able to effectively triage, prioritize, and manage a diverse and demanding caseload;
• Committed to social justice, equity, and the empowerment of older adults;
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment;
• Possessing strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with clients who may be facing complex legal, health, and social challenges; and
• Able to work in a hybrid workplace, with regular in-office attendance as required.

Fluency in written and spoken French at the level required for legal representation is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000 – $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• 5.5% employer-sponsored RRSP contribution
• Generous vacation entitlements
• Comprehensive health, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability benefits after three months of employment (subject to insurer qualifications)

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter (including a brief statement of interest and qualifications), along with your resume and references, in confidence to:

Graham Webb
📧 info@ace.clcj.ca

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the posting will remain open until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be held in strict confidence.

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Why Work at ACE?

• Meaningful Impact:
  Help safeguard the rights, dignity, and security of older adults, ensuring they have a strong voice in legal matters and meaningful access to justice.
• Professional Growth & Mentorship:
  Engage in unique opportunities for professional development, including mentorship, skills-building, training in elder law, and exposure to litigation, advocacy, and law reform initiatives.
• Values-Driven Work:
  Combine litigation and legal advocacy with broader social justice goals, contributing to systemic change that addresses the legal, social, and institutional barriers faced by low-income seniors.
• Supportive Environment:
  Work within a collaborative, team-based clinic alongside dedicated colleagues committed to advancing seniors’ rights and supporting one another’s professional growth.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ACE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including members of equity-seeking communities, seniors, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ2S+.

View the job listing on-line at: Join Our Team – The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)