Community Legal Worker

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal service provider for First Nations located in Sioux Lookout, ON, is seeking a Community Legal Worker. The successful candidate will work closely with the community and justice personnel to enhance access to legal services, assist clients with various legal matters, and contribute to public legal education initiatives. Qualifications include a secondary school completion and effective communication skills. This role offers a starting salary of $61,479 annually and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension and health coverage.

Benefits

6% pension matching

100% employer paid health benefits

3 weeks paid vacation after your first year

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School.
• Willing to learn the various aspects of the legal system including Restorative Justice alternatives.
• Satisfactory written and oral communications skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Work with justice personnel and the community to improve access to justice.
• Assist clients and their families in various legal matters.
• Promote and coordinate NALSC restorative justice programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Understanding of confidentiality

Willingness to learn legal system

Ability to speak Oji Cree language

Education

Completion of Secondary School

Job description

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation

Employment Opportunity

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a

COMMUNITY LEGAL WORKER

Sioux Lookout, ON

The Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation provides legal, paralegal, and law-related services including public legal education to the members of the First Nations of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN). The Corporation also functions as an Area Office of Legal Aid Ontario (LAO).

The CLW is a crucial member of the NALSC team. S/he will work with justice personnel and the community to improve access to justice and assist clients and their families in various legal matters. S/he will play a central role in the development and delivery of public legal education and assist in promoting and coordinating NALSC restorative justice programs in the community.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Secondary School
• Willing to learn the various aspects of the legal system including Restorative Justice alternatives
• Understands need for confidentiality
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Satisfactory written and oral communications skills including computer skills
• Ability to speak the Oji Cree language preferred
• Willingness to communicate with others about law-related and traditional issues
• Must be willing and able to travel

Benefits:

• 6% pension matching
• 100% employer paid health benefits.
• 3 weeks paid vacation after your first year.

Location: Sioux Lookout, ON

Hours: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)

Starting Salary: $61,479 Annually

Existing Vacancy: Yes

CLOSING DATE: December 14, 2025

Please send cover letter, and resume to:

Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,
101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4

Email: [e-mail]

NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit our website: https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/