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Legal Clerk, 12 month Contract

Mississauga Community Legal Services is a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. We provide legal advice and representation to low-income residents of the City of Mississauga in various areas of law. We provide legal advice and representation to low-income residents of the City of Mississauga in various areas of law including Social Assistance, Tenants Rights, Immigration, Employment, and CPP-D in conjunction with community development and organizing work to address systemic issues of social exclusion, displacement, and poverty.

The Legal Clerk will provide the first point of client contact for intake screening by mean of referrals by conducting initial screening of clients in person and/or by phone/on-line. The role will also perform a variety of client focus administrative duties to support the legal team including compiling legal documents for preparation of hearings, filing court documentations according to legislative procedures, drafting correspondence, affidavits, and statutory declarations.

The ideal candidate is a trained legal administrative professional. They will have at least 2 years of legal administrative experience supporting a team of lawyers and/or paralegals.

To be successful in the role you will have excellent time and file management skills with the ability to work with restrictive deadlines and unpredictable priority changes causing time pressures. We are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal and legal skills including research and analysis, negotiation, public speaking, and advocacy. The ability to speak a second language is an asset.

MCLS is seeking and encouraging applications from Black and Indigenous individuals and individuals from diverse, racialized, and marginalized communities and backgrounds who are reflective of our diverse community.

Salary will start from $55,091- $65,839 based on the level of experience. A comprehensive health and dental benefits package along with four weeks paid vacation.

All applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by email to xuan.nguyen-vi@mcls.clcj.ca. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until this position is filled. We thank all applicants, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All resumes to be held in strictest confidence.

Successful candidates must be available to work full-time, in-person service.

MCLS welcomes applications from diverse individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We will provide accommodation during the hiring process upon request. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

SOCIAL WORKER Full-time, 12 Month Contract

Mississauga Community Legal Services is a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. We provide legal advice and representation to low-income residents of the City of Mississauga in various areas of law. We focus our work in the areas of housing and homelessness, immigration law, employment law, income security, violence and health, in conjunction with community development and organizing work to address systemic issues of social exclusion, displacement and poverty.

The clinic is seeking a Social Worker to fill a Full-time 12 Month Contract role.

The candidate will be responsible for client intake and brief case management services to address client’s intersecting legal and social issues, community outreach initiatives to increase access to justice in the community of Peel, and other internal and external projects and systemic change initiatives as applicable. The successful candidate will be an important part of a multidisciplinary team, providing brief case management support to clients going through the court/tribunal system. The role will provide brief supportive counselling, advocacy, and information and wrap-around support and deal with the legal process’s impact in their client’s lives in a client-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and anti-oppressive manner.

Qualifications Include:

Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred, however, a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) coupled with exceptional experience, knowledge and skills will also be considered. Registration in good standing with OCSWSSW.
2+ years’ experience in field with anti-oppressive practice while serving clients.
Experience working for a not-for-profit organization, preferably a Legal Clinic or providing direct client service for Mississauga or Peel residents is preferred.
Working knowledge of poverty law and associated statutes and regulations, particularly as they relate to income maintenance, immigration and housing;
Excellent oral and written advocacy skills;
Commitment to social justice and broader poverty law issues;
Ability to provide legal services to Franco-Ontarians is an asset;
Ability to speak a second language is an asset;

The salary range is $75,573 – $90,316 commensurate with level of experience along with a comprehensive health and dental benefits, four weeks of vacation.

Applications can be email to xuan.nguyen-vi@mcls.clcj.ca. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until this position is filled. We thank all applicants, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All resumes to be held in strictest confidence.

We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We will provide accommodation during the hiring process upon request. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Staff Lawyer

Mississauga Community Legal Services is a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. We provide legal advice and representation to low-income residents of the City of Mississauga in various areas of law. We focus our work in the areas of housing and homelessness, immigration law, workers’ rights, income security, violence and health, in conjunction with community development and organizing work to address systemic issues of social exclusion, displacement and poverty.

The clinic is seeking experienced Lawyers to join our team on a contract and permanent bases.

We are looking for lawyers with several years of experience in one or more areas of law: immigration, housing, employment, or income maintenance. The successful candidate will represent clients before various tribunals and courts, deliver public legal education sessions, and play an active role in community outreach, law reform, and community development initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a committed team advancing access to justice for low-income residents of Mississauga. MCLS strongly encourages applications from Black and Indigenous individuals, and from people of diverse, racialized, and marginalized backgrounds, reflective of the community we serve.

Qualifications Include:

At least 2 plus years of experience in providing legal advice and representation before administrative tribunals and courts;
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
Proven experience providing access to justice for people living with poverty is required;
A self-starter who is able to manage multiple priorities in a high volume service delivery environment;
Experience leading or contributing to a law reform or community development initiative;
Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluency in both English and French and/or other languages is highly desirable;

The salary range is $85,677 -$111,789 commensurate with level of experience along with a comprehensive health and dental benefits, four weeks of vacation and a defined pension plan.

Applications must include a resume, cover letter, two letters of reference, and two legal writing samples by email to xuan.nguyen-vi@mcls.clcj.ca. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until this position is filled. We thank all applicants, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All resumes to be held in strictest confidence.