Date Posted: 09/09/2024

Req ID: 39615

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Law

Department: Faculty of Law

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

This is a two (2) Year Term

About Us

The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world’s great law schools. The Faculty’s rich academic programs are complimented by its many legal clinics and public interest Programs. The Faculty of Law is housed in the elegant, state-of–the-art Jackman Law Building alongside two historical building, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your Opportunity

The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights is a centre within the University of Toronto Faculty of Law devoted to advocacy, research, and education in the areas of constitutional rights in Canada. The Centre aims to play a vital role in articulating Canada’s constitutional vision to the broader world. It is the only Canadian centre in existence that attempts to bring constitutional law research, policy, advocacy, and teaching together under one roof. The Centre was established through a generous gift from University of Toronto Faculty of Law alumnus David Asper (LLM ’07). 

We are currently looking to hire a Research Associate (Limited Term) on a 2 year Term to provide legal research and advocacy support to the Asper Centre. The incumbent will work closely with Asper Centre students and partners including civil society networks and organizations.

The Research Associate Term position will be responsible for:

• Conducts constitutional rights research related to Asper Centre projects, particularly in the areas of constitutional litigation, positive rights under the Charter and experiential education;
• Research, draft, and edit policy papers, advocacy materials, legal submissions, and reports on constitutional rights issues;
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies;
• Assist with the research, development, and supervision of Asper Centre clinic projects;
• Liaise with various stakeholders, including community partners.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Must possess an LLB or JD (LLM would be considered an asset)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two (2) years’ work experience directly related to constitutional rights research and advocacy, including legislative advocacy.
• Experience in constitutional rights advocacy and litigation (experience clerking with an appellate court would be considered an asset).

SKILLS:

• Strong legal research skills
• Excellent writing skills and excellent oral and written communications skills in English. Wide range of career experience including dealings with the media, funders, students, and the public is an asset.
• Strong project management skills
• Strong Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel)

OTHER:

• Highly motivated and organized; ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated excellent judgement, problem solving skills and initiative
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Note: This is a two (2) year term position.

Closing Date: 10/04/2024,11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Research Associate 

Appointment Type: Grant – Term 

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 — Research Associates (Limited Term): $52,574 – $98,576

Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

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