Lawyer - Saskatoon

Legal Aid Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Lawyer to join their team in Saskatoon. This full-time, hybrid position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental coverage, generous vacation time, and a pension plan. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in criminal law and a strong commitment to social justice. Responsibilities include managing cases, negotiating resolutions, and representing clients in various legal settings. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and possess the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer-paid health & dental coverage

Paid sick leave

Three weeks of paid vacation

Pension match of 6.35%

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in criminal law.
• Law degree from a recognized institution required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned files to professional standards.
• Represent clients at various legal proceedings.

Skills

Criminal Law

Family Law

Time Management

Negotiation

Social Justice Commitment

Education

Law Degree

Tools

MS Office

Web-based Legal Research Tools

Job description

We are looking for a Staff Lawyer (hybrid, full-time, one permanent position) with a minimum of five (5) years of criminal law experience to join our team at the Saskatoon City Area Office.

Why work for us?

Our lawyer competitive salary ranges from $98,927.18 to $203,233.84, based on relevant experience and Call to Bar years. In addition to salary, our comprehensive benefits include employer-paid extended health & dental coverage for families, paid sick leave, three weeks of paid vacation at the start, scheduled or earned days off (12 SDOs or 26 EDOs per year for support staff, and 12 SDOs per year for lawyers), 14 statutory holidays, a pension match of 6.35%, relocation assistance if applicable, and more. For more information, visit: legalaid.sk.ca/about/careers/

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Legal Director, key responsibilities include:

• Conducting assigned files to professional standards, in accordance with Legal Aid Saskatchewan & the Law Society of Saskatchewan policies.
• Handling preliminary inquiries, pre-trials, case conferences, trials, reviews, and appeals.
• Negotiating resolutions to achieve fair, early, and lasting outcomes for clients.
• Representing clients at bail hearings, guilty pleas, and remands, both in-person and remotely.
• Working independently on cases as assigned.
• Completing accurate time entries and record keeping.

Position Requirements

• Experience in criminal law and family law.
• Law degree from a recognized law school.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Saskatchewan.
• Valid Driver’s License – Class 5.
• Technologically proficient, with enthusiasm for learning new systems, including MS Office, web-based legal research tools, and other online resources.
• Commitment to social justice and understanding of the needs faced by low-income and marginalized communities.
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.