The Law Society of the Northwest Territories is seeking a dedicated and motivated candidate to join our team. As a Project Support Associate, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in various aspects of legal regulation, committee support work and community engagement initiatives.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to gain practical experience and develop professional skills.
• Exposure to various aspects of legal regulation, professional development and community engagement activities.
• Competitive hourly wage

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Assistance: Provide support to committees by maintaining project documentation and tracking systems, overseeing and managing tasks and collaborating with committee members.  
• Communication Support: Assist in communicating with committees and project leads as well as external partners. This may involve drafting correspondence, announcements and newsletters.
• Research Assistance: Conduct research on various topics related to the project such as jurisdictional reviews.
• Meeting Coordination: Assist in coordinating meetings including scheduling, preparing materials and taking notes to capture key discussions and action items.
• Community Engagement: Contribute to outreach efforts aimed at promoting public awareness of legal services.
• Data Entry and Analysis: Assist in maintaining databases and records related to membership, complaints and other regulatory matters.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on project status, accomplishments and challenges.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent research skills and ability to research across various sources and platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated interest in the legal profession, regulatory governance or access to justice issues.

The Law Society of the Northwest Territories is the governing body for all lawyers in the Northwest Territories. Its mandate is to ensure the public is well-served by a legal professional that is independent, responsible and responsive.