About the Role
Students are valued members of our team and work directly with partners and associates on a variety of matters. We provide ongoing training, along with formal and informal feedback, to support student development. Students are encouraged to engage fully in firm life, including social events, inclusion and diversity initiatives, and community and pro bono work. We are seeking students who are passionate about advancing Indigenous rights, interests, and self-determination.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with partners and associates on a variety of matters.
- Engage fully in firm life, including social events, inclusion and diversity initiatives, and community and pro bono work.
Requirements
- Applications should include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and writing sample.
- References may be included if available.
Skills
- Passionate about advancing Indigenous rights, interests, and self-determination.
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Not fully remote
- Hybrid
About the Company
- At Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP (OKT), our core purpose is advocating for Indigenous rights, interests, and self-determination.
- We understand the practical challenges that Indigenous governments, organizations, and peoples face when revitalizing their own laws and engaging with the wide range of Canadian law - whether in the community, the courts, in the boardroom, or at the negotiating table.
- We develop legal strategies collaboratively with our clients, with Indigenous self-determination at the foundation of everything we do.
Equal Opportunity
- OKT has implemented proactive recruitment strategies aimed at mitigating direct and systemic discrimination.
- We remain committed to an equitable hiring process that reaches and supports a diverse pool of candidates, and we strongly encourage Indigenous applicants and individuals from equity-deserving communities to apply.
- OKT also supports applicants with disabilities by offering accommodations throughout the recruitment process that take individual accessibility needs into account.
- If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process or need assistance to submit your application, please contact us at 416-981-9330 and ask to be transferred to the VP, of People & Marketing to submit your accommodation request.
