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Join Halton Community Legal Services as a Project Tenant Protection Lawyer for a 3-year contract. Utilize your legal expertise to educate tenants about their rights and advocate for justice in low-income communities. This role is essential for delivering public legal education and developing tools for tenant empowerment in Halton Region. As a lawyer with at least 2 years of experience in residential tenancies law, you will work closely with tenants and community partners to navigate legal challenges. Your work will be grounded in a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to serve our community. Key Responsibilities: Develop relationships with tenants and service providers Create and deliver public legal education curriculum Develop advice modules and provide support to tenants Conduct advocacy training and skills development Assist with project reporting and administrative tasks Requirements: Licensed lawyer with minimum 2 years of experience Strong understanding of local poverty issues Experience in community development and public education Ability to travel throughout Halton Effective problem-solving and teamwork skills Leverage your legal knowledge and community focus to empower tenants in Halton. #J-18808-Ljbffr