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October 3, 2024
Government of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife
FULL TIME
Staff Lawyer II, III - Criminal
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.
The Government of the Northwest Territories offers a competitive salary ($114K 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 II – three years as legal counsel practicing in the criminal law area will be required along with experience working in a legal aid environment; Staff Lawyer III – five years as legal counsel practicing in the criminal law area will be required along with experience working in a legal aid environment.
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:
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 three years 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.
- 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
The Government of the Northwest Territories offers a competitive salary ($114K 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 II – three years as legal counsel practicing in the criminal law area will be required along with experience working in a legal aid environment; Staff Lawyer III – five years as legal counsel practicing in the criminal 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.
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.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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