Staff Lawyer II - Criminal Job at Government of the Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife, NT
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 Aid Commission is established by the Legal Aid Act to provide authorized legal advice and services to qualifying NWT residents. Staff lawyers give legal advice and represent persons accused of a criminal offence, protect, and assert their legal rights and interests, and fulfill the obligations imposed by the Charter and the Legal Aid Act. Staff lawyers employed by the Legal Aid Commission adhere to the Mission of the Department of Justice to protect and promote the rights and safety of all people in the NWT with efficient and responsive justice programs and services.
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 with 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 client files.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: Law Degree and membership in the NWT Bar combined with three 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 (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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