Staff Lawyer III - Aklavik, Canada - Government of Northwest Territories

Description

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 incumbent will be required to: Work independently on cases of increasing complexity as assigned by the Executive Director; Attend court in communities throughout the NWT and at all three levels of court; Complete assignments wit limited supervision; Provide thorough opinions on the merits of applications for legal aid particularly in the area of criminal appeals including reference to the relevant law, ensuring that the opinions provide a clear basis for the Executive Director's decision to fund applications; Supervise and act as mentor to more junior staff lawyers or as a principal to articling students as directed by the Executive Director; Manage clint files.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Law degree and membership in the NWT bar.
- Full working knowledge of and experience in:
o The relevant laws of Canada and the Northwest Territories in particular criminal law.
o Aboriginal and northern issues in general and experience in a northern setting and particular experience working wit Aboriginal clients.
- Working knowledge of and/or some experience in negotiation, mediation, collaboration and/or alternative dispute resolution.
- Established experience and recognized ability in criminal law and significant experience appearing before all levels of Court including the Court of Appeal.
- Ability to work well with other counsel in a close clinic setting.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Law Degree and membership in the NWT Bar combined with five years of experience as legal counsel practicing in the criminal law area, experience working in a legal aid clinic environment and experience in managing other lawyers and support staff.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel Extension 14106
Fax

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.