Staff Lawyer

Ecojustice Canada is a leading environmental law charity that is hiring Staff Lawyers in various locations including Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. The role involves working on complex environmental litigation and collaborating with a diverse team to advocate for environmental justice and policy reform. Responsibilities Develop and carry complex litigation in provincial and federal courts and tribunals Manage new and existing cases from start to finish Support law reform and other work identified as priorities for Ecojustice Contribute as a Program (Climate, Nature, Healthy Communities) team member by: Researching and developing files Contributing to development of Program teamwork-plans Helping to evaluate projects proposed to the team Keep up-to-date on new developments in relevant areas of law, undertaking reasonable training to maximize expertise Assist program peers in training and maintain the highest practice standards Professional case management and file management Share administrative tasks, including interviewing new staff, supervising, and mentoring students, and helping with responses to new case inquiries Guide and collaborate with supporting communications staff to develop communication opportunities Attend and participate at fundraising or other profile-raising events (external/internal) Skills Juris Doctor (JD) Member in good standing with your provincial Law Society Target Year of Call and Litigation Experience Ability to explain legal and scientific information and concepts to the general public Initiative to research, develop and run cases with a team, with partner groups, as a team lead, or independently Commitment to working in a team environment, across disciplines, with individuals across Canada We value candidates who enjoy building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-deserving groups and including JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices Experience and training in administrative, environmental, Indigenous or Aboriginal law is an asset Ability to litigate cases from beginning to end Demonstrated first chair litigation experience in matters before a trial court, appellate court or government tribunal Experience mentoring and supporting early career staff and providing feedback Benefits Generous Time Off : Start with 4 weeks of vacation, increasing up to 6 weeks with tenure, plus an annual winter break. Extra Days for You : 14 public holidays (including National Indigenous Peoples Day), 2 floater days, and 4 paid hours each month for personal life admin. Comprehensive Benefits : 100% employer-paid extended health coverage, up to $2,000/year for mental health, $800/year for paramedical expenses, and $500/year for vision care Financial Wellness : 5% RRSP salary contribution after one year and a $500 annual wellness spending account. Hybrid Work Structure : 2 days per week in office with basic home office equipment provided and additional equipment reimbursement up to $500. Family Support : Employer provided Employee & Family Assistance Program. Parental leave top-up for both birthing and non-birthing parents. Inclusive Leave Policies : Flexible options for health, caregiving, volunteering, and life events. Recognized Excellence : Proudly ranked among Canada’s Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence. Collaborative Culture : 99% mission alignment and 97% manager support ratings from internal surveys. Growth & Learning : Opportunities to advance justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation through ongoing training. Company Overview Ecojustice uses the power of the law to defend nature, combat climate change, and fight for a healthy environment. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is