Staff Lawyer III - Family
An exciting opportunity awaits you in Yellowknife. As Staff Lawyer - Family, you would be working independently and provide thorough opinions on the merits of applications for legal aid. As such your advice, opinions and service provided on behalf of clients can be critical to and have a significant impact upon them and their families. With experience, you would 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.
To be successful in this role, you typically need:
- a Law Degree and to be eligible for membership to the NWT Bar,
- five (5) years of experience as a legal counsel practicing in the Family Law area,
- experience working in a legal aid clinic environment, and managing other lawyers and support staff.
The GNWT offers a competitive salary (the range for this role is $125K - $150K), professional development opportunities, cost of living allowances of $3,700 in Yellowknife, a generous defined benefit pension plan, various leave options, and health/dental benefits!
Closing Date: October 18, 2024 - 11:59 MST
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