Staff Lawyer III, Outreach
Job Summary
Department Information
The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.
Job Information
The Staff Lawyer III - Outreach, is located in Yellowknife, and reports directly to the Executive Director, Legal Aid Commission. You will provide legal advice and representation in family law and child welfare matters, ensuring individuals' rights and interests are protected in accordance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Legal Aid Act.
You will lead the Outreach Legal Aid Clinic (Outreach Clinic), which offers point-in-time advice and same-day Duty Counsel services to unrepresented individuals appearing in court. Outreach services are delivered throughout the Northwest Territories on a rotational travel basis, taking into account resources, Community needs and requests.
You will also be responsible for managing the Outreach Clinic's financial and human resources to ensure equitable, effective service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the Outreach Legal Aid Clinic program.
- Provide twice-weekly family law Duty Counsel services in Territorial Court and Supreme Court.
- Develop and maintain a consistent approach to Public Legal Education and Information (PLEI).
- Supervise the Outreach Court Worker and other Legal Aid Commission staff as required.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of relevant federal and territorial legislation, including:
Family Law Act, Children's Law Act, Child and Family Services Act, Judicature Act, Rules of Court, Territorial Court Act, Protection Against Family Violence Act, Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act, Adoption Act, Legal Aid Act, Divorce Act, and associated regulations.
- Understanding of Indigenous, Aboriginal, and northern issues, preferably with northern experience.
- Ability to work effectively with Indigenous and Aboriginal clients.
- Expertise in family law and child welfare law.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other counsel and justice system professionals.
- Capacity to respond quickly to diverse legal and social issues.
- Awareness of legal and social resources available throughout the Northwest Territories.
Key Qualifications
- Law degree and membership in good standing with the Northwest Territories Bar.
- Minimum five years of experience practicing family law.
- Experience working in a legal aid clinic and in an outreach service environment.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Travel
This position may be required to travel up to six times per year, for approximately 3 to 5 days per occurrence and may be required to travel by small plane to remote settlements based on community needs and requests.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27455
Closing Date: February 13, 2025 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $71.44 per hour to $85.33 per hour (approximately $139,308 - $166,394) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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