Staff Lawyer IV-Family

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

An exciting opportunity awaits you in Yellowknife. Family Staff Lawyers represent clients at all levels of Court, on issues pertaining to separation and divorce, and all the issues that go along with that, including parenting and support, as well as child welfare issues. Our lawyers support and encourage clients to take advantage of alternative dispute resolution methods wherever possible, trying to work with them to obtain the best possible outcomes outside of Court, without escalating conflict, wherever possible.

As such, your advice, opinions, and service provided on behalf of clients can be critical and have a significant impact upon them and their families. With experience, you would take on files of increasing complexity in custody and child support applications and child protection matters ranging from care agreements to lengthy and complex permanent wardship applications.

In order to be successful in this position, you would have a Law Degree and be eligible for membership to the NWT Bar. You would also have ten years of experience as legal counsel practicing in the family law area. Prior experience working in a legal aid clinic environment is preferred.

The GNWT offers a very generous benefits package, including generous leave, educational opportunities, and salary.

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