Offres d'emploi - Bridgewater, NS

NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID COMMISSION

STAFF LAWYER

Type of Employment : 1-year Term

Location : Sydney Conflict Office – 338 Charlotte Street, Main Level, Sydney

Salary : Staff Lawyer Pay Plan Policy – Based on Relevant Experience

Closing Date : February 14, 2025 at 4 : 30 pm

Who we are :

Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission (NSLAC) delivers legal aid services throughout the Province, providing some level of help to all Nova Scotians with a focus on assisting those who are vulnerable and historically disadvantaged. NSLAC’s focus is in the practice areas of criminal, family, and social justice law.

NSLAC employs staff in 24 offices and 3 sub-offices throughout the Province. Staff Lawyers help thousands of clients every year and spend much of their time in court. They are committed to helping overcome historical barriers to access to justice.

Primary Functions :

Reporting to the Managing Lawyer, the Staff Lawyer will provide advice and legal representation on a broad range of family matters in Supreme Court (Family Division). Responsibilities include giving legal opinions, filing legal documents, attending court proceedings, participating in mediation sessions, and offering useful advice to clients. The successful candidate may also participate in community outreach and deliver legal education in family law and related procedures.

Ideal Attributes and Skills :

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of relevant family law.
• Ability to manage a high caseload.
• Ability to work with clients who have complex needs, creatively problem solve, and work independently in a fast-paced environment as well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including working interculturally and with Community Stakeholders.
• Skilled in negotiation, debate, and persuasion techniques.
• Compliance with NSLAC’s policies and procedures.
• Training or advocacy experience in relation to mental health issues.
• Demonstrated time management and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in the investigation of facts, identification of issues, and risk analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to use the latest communication technologies.
• Experience and proficiency with computer software packages including legal research applications, MS Word, and Outlook or equivalents.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications :

If you are talented and conscientious and want to be a member of a highly experienced, caring, dedicated team committed to their clients, we would like to hear from you.

Please indicate Position Title and Location and whether you are an internal or external applicant in the email subject line. Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] .

While we appreciate receiving all applications, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be held in strict confidence.

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