Lawyer - Family Violence Program - Winnipeg, MB
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Job description
NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH JOB POSTING
Lawyer – Family Violence Program
Internal/External Posting
0.5 EFT (part-time), Permanent Position
Department: Family Violence and Prevention Programs
Position: Lawyer – Family Violence Program
Responsible To: Director of Family Violence and Prevention Programs
Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2026
Union: Exempt
Anticipated Shift: Primarily days; evenings and weekends as needed
Position Summary:
NorWest Co-op Community Health is seeking a Lawyer to support our Family Violence and Prevention Programs. This role focuses on providing legal advice and consultations to individuals affected by family violence. The successful candidate will represent clients who are ineligible for Legal Aid Manitoba and will not take on clients under a Legal Aid certificate.
Education & Licensing
- Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or other equivalent degree
- Active member in good standing with the Law Society of Manitoba
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Family Law or Child Protection Law, specifically representing survivors of family violence.
- Proven experience in litigation, providing legal advice, and court representation.
- Strong commitment to a trauma-informed, client-centered approach.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in electronic case management systems and timely recording of case details.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of Legal Aid Manitoba billing processes is considered an asset.
- Ability to exercise full professional independence in legal decision-making while engaging in appropriate collaboration with program staff.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry checks
- Strict adherence to client confidentiality and PHIA requirements.
Professional Liability Insurance
This is a self-insured profession. The successful candidate must maintain their own professional liability insurance and pay all annual premiums and costs at their own expense.
Please submit your application in confidence to:
Rupsi Parajuli, HR Assistant
NorWest Co-op Community Health, 785 Keewatin St.
Email:
Application Deadline: March 06, 2026
We thank everyone who expresses interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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