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Staff Lawyer I, II, III - Family Law - Jobs in Yellowknife, NT

Government of the Northwest Territories
Job LocationYellowknife, NT
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryNot Disclosed
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

Department InformationThe 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 InformationThe Staff Lawyer I, II, III Family is required to:

  • Work independently on files assigned by the Executive Director under moderate supervision;
  • Provide thorough opinions on the merits of applications for legal aid including reference to the relevant law ensuring that the opinions provide clear basis for the Executive Director’s decision to fund applications;
  • Recognize that the impact of advice, opinions and service provided on behalf of clients can be critical to and have significant impact upon them and their families;
  • Take on files of increasing complexity in custody and child support applications and child protection matters ranging from care agreements to lengthy and complex permanent wardship applications;
Typically the above qualifications would be obtained by:Law Degree and membership in the NWT Bar; Staff Lawyer I - one year of experience as legal counsel practicing in the family law area will be required along with experience working in a legal aid environment and experience in managing other lawyers and support staff; Staff Lawyer II – three years as legal counsel practicing in the family law area will be required along with experience working in a legal aid environment and experience in managing other lawyers and support staff; Staff Lawyer III – five years as legal counsel practicing in the family law area will be required along with experience working in a legal aid environment.GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Department of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesYELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOORBOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106Fax (867) 873-0445[email protected]Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.Quick Apply
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