HALCO Employment Opportunities
IMMIGRATION LAWYER POSITION (One-year contract)
The HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO) is a community legal clinic serving the legal needs of people living with HIV in Ontario. HALCO staff provide legal advice and representation, and engage in public legal education, law reform and community development activities. The clinic is seeking a lawyer to provide immigration law services. This is a one-year contract position, commencing on or around August 18, 2025, to cover a parental leave. The person will be able to split their time between working in the office and working remotely (precise schedule to be determined).
HALCO is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people living with HIV as well as individuals from HIV-affected communities and other equity-seeking groups. Accommodation will be provided during the hiring process and all information will be treated confidentially.
Responsibilities
The lawyer will work closely with HALCO’s other immigration lawyer to provide summary advice and representation in relation to a wide range of immigration and refugee law matters. The lawyer will also be involved in public legal education, law reform and community development initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Immigration/refugee law experience (minimum three years)
- Experience working with equity-seeking communities
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of poverty law (for example, income maintenance and/or tenancy law)
- Knowledge of HIV-affected communities
- Fluency in French
Compensation: $70,000 – $73,500 (commensurate with experience) and other benefits
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025 (5:00 p.m. E.S.T.)
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, legal writing sample and references to: Hiring Committee, HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario, amy.secord@halco.clcj.ca. Please note Application – Immigration Lawyer in the email subject line.
While all applications are appreciated, only those applicants offered an interview will be contacted.
For the full job posting, please see here.
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