Description
Are you looking for an enriching career in a collaborative and welcoming environment?
The Ministry of the Attorney General, Civil Law Division, seeks an experienced counsel with recent civil litigation experience to join the legal team at the Crown Law Office – Civil (“CLOC”). This is an opportunity to work in an exciting and supportive legal office on high-profile and cutting edge s. 35 constitutional cases.
As a member of CLOC, you will be working in a dynamic and collegial legal environment representing the Crown in Right of Ontario at all levels of court on Indigenous-related civil litigation matters, including actions, applications, judicial reviews, appeals and interventions.
About the job
Duties will include:
- Representing the Crown in Right of Ontario in Indigenous-related legal proceedings, including actions, applications, judicial reviews, appeals, and interventions.
- Managing a broad civil litigation practice involving s.35 constitutional issues.
- Briefing senior decision makers at the Ministry of the Attorney General and across government, including senior management through in-person briefings and/or the preparation of briefing materials.
- Travel throughout Ontario may be required.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
- Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario
Knowledge and Skills
- You have demonstrated recent experience in civil litigation, including in-court advocacy (e.g. motions, applications and appeals), and trial or trial preparation experience.
- You have demonstrated significant experience leading complex civil litigation matters.
- You have demonstrated legal and professional judgment, analytical and interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- You are comfortable and effective in briefing senior officials and decision makers.
- You have knowledge of public law and knowledge of Aboriginal law and Indigenous issues, including issues relating to s. 35 aboriginal and treaty rights.
- You are able to work under pressure, within tight timeframes in a high-volume environment, and can effectively and collaboratively work with a team.
- You have demonstrated great client service, have a proven record of building relationships with clients and colleagues and of fostering and creating a culture of diversity, anti-racism, equity and wellness in the workplace.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
Additional information
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
Compensation Group: Association of Law Officers of the Crown
Schedule: 6
Category: Legal Services
Posted on: Friday, May 9, 2025
Note:
- About security checks:
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
- For issues with submitting applications, or questions, please contact CSMD.HR.LegalCompeti@ontario.ca
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember:
The deadline to apply is Monday, May 26, 2025 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
Pre Screening Questions
Are you a member in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario?
