We’re recruiting: Housing Lawyer, full time position. 

Our team is hiring a housing lawyer for our Tenant Support Program team. This unique program involves delivery of legal services in addition to working closely with community partners to provide support and education. The successful candidate will work alongside a paralegal and law clerk within the legal clinic to provide housing law services with a focus on N12, N13, AGI matters. This is a full time position, subject to funding through the City of Hamilton.

Qualifications Include: 

• Housing law experience, preferably in a community legal clinic.
• Demonstrated effective advocacy skills and a keen interest in housing law 
• Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario 
• Passion for social justice issues 
• Commitment to working within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive client-centered, trauma-informed framework 
• Strong ability to handle multiple priorities in a high volume environment 
• Solid interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and ability to plan and conduct educational workshops. 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team 
• Fluency in French and/or other languages spoken by those we serve is an asset 

Compensation: Annual Salary Range – $88,000 -91,000 plus benefits and pension plan.

Please apply via CharityVillage with resumé and cover letter no later than Thursday, April 30th, 2026: https://www.charityvillage.com/job/law-clerk-255424

As part of our work against racism and other oppressions, we strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage racialized, First Nation, Métis and Inuit applicants as well as applicants with French Language skills. 

We thank all applicants, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.