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Description
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
As the successful applicant for this full-time, on-site role you will be based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. This is a welcoming and friendly community of about 20,000 located on the shores of Great Slave Lake. The geographical location lends itself to an abundance of available outdoor activities. The community provides an incredible amount of programming and events to keep residents as engaged and busy at they would like to be. In Yellowknife you will find many of the amenities you'd expect in a much larger southern city without any of the traffic jams!
There are multiple opportunities in the Legal Aid Commission, with varying levels of experience required. You will work with your colleagues to provide the best legal advice and representation to client on matters related to criminal offences.
You will be responsible for the following activities:
• Work independently on cases of varying levels of complexity as assigned by the Executive Director
• Attend all levels of Courts in the NWT
• Travel to remote Communities by air for Court Circuits
• Show Cause in Justice of the Peace Court and Duty Counsel in Yellowknife Territorial Court
• Depending on your experience Supreme Court and Jury Trials and some Appeal work
• Prepare all legal documents required for court proceedings.
• Assist with public legal education as instructed by the Executive Director
To be successful in this role you will need to have a Law Degree and membership in the NWT Bar combined with, depending on the seniority of the role, either one year or five or more years of full time experience as legal counsel practicing in the criminal law area and experience working in a legal aid clinic environment, and experience in managing other lawyers and support staff.
The Government of the Northwest Territories offers a competitive salary ($104K to $150K depending on experience), an annual northern living allowance of $3,700 in Yellowknife, a generous benefits package, including a benefit pension plan, annual leave including the option for deferred leave, and health/dental benefits. The GNWT will also provide relocation assistance, if needed, to the successful candidate.
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 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 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
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action 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.
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
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 25145
Closing Date: May 31, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $53.80 per hour to $77.00 per hour (approximately $104,910 - $150,150) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.