Staff Lawyer IV - Outreach

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Pay Range

This range is provided by Government of Northwest Territories. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

CA$148,980.00 / yr - CA$177,957.00 / yr

Position Overview

The Legal Aid Commission is hiring an Outreach Lawyer based in Yellowknife. This position offers a blend of autonomy and collaboration, with the support of an experienced court worker to assist in running the program. As part of your duties, you will provide free, confidential legal advice to individuals on a range of issues, including housing disputes, income support and disability claims, family law, child protection matters, wills and estates, and employment rights. Regular travel throughout the Northwest Territories ensures you will make a meaningful impact in both urban and remote communities.

In addition to your outreach work, you will serve as Duty Counsel for child protection and family law matters in Territorial Court and Supreme Court, ensuring unrepresented individuals receive crucial legal assistance in these sensitive areas. This role is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who values independence, enjoys diverse legal challenges, and wants to be part of a team committed to improving access to justice. If you are ready to take on a role that offers professional growth, community impact, and the adventure of the North, we would love to hear from you.

The Staff Lawyer IV - Outreach is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Executive Director, Legal Aid Commission. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that people who have significant interests at stake in the justice system are entitled to state-funded counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation in various legal matters.
• Serve as Duty Counsel in child protection and family law matters.
• Administer the financial and human resources of the Outreach Clinic program.
• Ensure equitable service provision through subordinate staff.
• Travel throughout the Northwest Territories as required.

Qualifications

Typically the above qualifications would be obtained by a Law degree and membership with the NWT Bar and 10 years experience as legal counsel practicing in family law, experience working in a legal clinic environment and experience in an outreach setting.

Benefits

The GNWT offers a competitive salary (the range for this role is $148K - $177K ), 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

March 7, 2025

Apply for the job by clicking the link here : https : / / www.gov.nt.ca / careers / en / job / 26224

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Public Relations and Communications Services

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