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October 7, 2024
Government of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife
FULL TIME
Legal Assistant
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 Legal Assistant provides direct paralegal, administrative and support services for the Legal Aid Commission Division, in a family and criminal law practice, to ensure effective and timely delivery of legal aid services in accordance with GNWT standards, legislation, regulations and guidelines.
The Legal Assistant is located at the Somba K'e Legal Aid Clinic in Yellowknife and reports to the Manager - Legal Aid Commission Program Support and takes direction from staff lawyers. The Legal Assistant supports the delivery of legal aid services pursuant to the Legal Aid Act, Legal Aid Regulations and the Guidelines adopted pursuant to the Act and Regulations.
Staff lawyers of the Somba K'e Legal Aid Clinic provide legal aid services to approximately 1000 cases per year (civil & criminal). The Legal Assistant provides paralegal and office administrative support for up to six legal positions in the office as well as basic legal research and preparation of complex legal documents. The incumbent must provide front-line liaison with clients, PPSC, Courts and other stakeholders within Justice.
The Legal Assistant holds an appointment as a Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public for the purpose of swearing affidavits and similar declarations.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Completion of an office administration diploma or equivalent with two years of experience in an administrative support role in a family and criminal legal environment or equivalent work experience.
The Legal Assistant is located at the Somba K'e Legal Aid Clinic in Yellowknife and reports to the Manager - Legal Aid Commission Program Support and takes direction from staff lawyers. The Legal Assistant supports the delivery of legal aid services pursuant to the Legal Aid Act, Legal Aid Regulations and the Guidelines adopted pursuant to the Act and Regulations.
Staff lawyers of the Somba K'e Legal Aid Clinic provide legal aid services to approximately 1000 cases per year (civil & criminal). The Legal Assistant provides paralegal and office administrative support for up to six legal positions in the office as well as basic legal research and preparation of complex legal documents. The incumbent must provide front-line liaison with clients, PPSC, Courts and other stakeholders within Justice.
The Legal Assistant holds an appointment as a Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public for the purpose of swearing affidavits and similar declarations.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Completion of an office administration diploma or equivalent with two years of experience in an administrative support role in a family and criminal legal environment or equivalent work experience.
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.
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.
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