Judge(s) of the Court of Kahnawà:ke (3)

Kahnawake Justice Commission; Kahnawake; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local justice commission in Kahnawake is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Judge of the Court of Kahnawà:ke. The ideal candidate must possess formal legal training, at least seven years of experience as a practicing lawyer, and demonstrate knowledge of both the law applicable to the Mohawk Territory and Kanien’kehá:ka culture. Interested candidates should submit their applications via email.

Qualifications

• Must have formal legal training.
• Must have at least 7 years of experience as a practicing lawyer.
• Must not have any criminal convictions.
• Must have knowledge of the Mohawk Territory laws.
• Must understand Kanien’kehá:ka culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Judge of the Court of Kahnawà:ke.
• Evaluate applicants' cases fairly based on the law and customs.
• Contribute to the development of justice in Kahnawà:ke.

Skills

Knowledge of law applicable to the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke

Knowledge of Kanien’kehá:ka culture and customs

Formal legal training

Good standing with a recognized bar association

Experience as a practicing lawyer (minimum 7 years)

Job description

Call for Judges of the Court of Kahnawà:ke

The Kahnawà:ke Justice Commission is inviting interested persons to submit applications for appointment as a Judge of the Court of Kahnawà:ke. The submission period begins November 12, 2025, and ends at 4 pm on Friday, December 12, 2025. There are three (3) vacancies to fill.

To serve as a Judge of the Court of Kahnawà:ke, a person must:

• not have pled guilty, been found guilty, been convicted, and/or sentenced for a criminal offence;
• not have filed for bankruptcy or been declared bankrupt;
• have formal legal training;
• have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a practicing lawyer;
• be a member in good standing of a recognized bar association in North America, or if no longer a member, must have retired in good standing or have been a member in good standing at the time of discontinuance;
• have the requisite knowledge of law applicable to the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke and/or be willing to acquire training to gain that knowledge; and
• have knowledge of Kanien’kehá:ka culture and customs and/or be willing to acquire training to gain that knowledge.

Applications must be accompanied by a letter of intent, a resume, the names and contact information of two (2) professional references, and proof of educational requirements.

Application packages can be sent to interested persons by email, and once completed, can be submitted by email to [e-mail] .