Staff Attorney

Government of Manitoba; The Pas; On-site; CAD 97,800 - 196,242; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Life insurance coverage

Long-term disability plan

Employer-paid health care benefits

Annual health spending account

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid time-off

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation entitlements

Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba is seeking a Legal Aid Lawyer for the Northlands Community Law Centre in The Pas. The ideal candidate will handle a diverse range of criminal, family, and child protection cases, and must possess strong litigation skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $97,800 to $196,242 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including health care, pension, and vacation entitlements. Applicants should have experience in criminal law and be able to travel within the province.

Responsibilities

• Attend court in The Pas and circuit points in Northern Manitoba.
• Manage an assigned case load efficiently and effectively.
• Keep accurate time and billing records.
• Assist other lawyers as a member of the office’s legal team.

Skills

Experience litigating in the field of Criminal Defence Law

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Ability to manage a high volume of cases

Ability to maintain accurate and timely electronic recording

Education or knowledge on the effects of colonization on Indigenous People

Experience litigating in the field of Family Law

Experience litigating in the field of Child Protection Law

Job description

Northlands Community Law Centre, Legal Aid Manitoba – The Pas, MB

Advertisement Number: 45213

Salary(s): BB1-3 $97,800.00 - $196,242.00 per year, plus remoteness allowance and qualification pay if applicable.

Closing Date: May 18, 2026

Employment Equity

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages, and perspectives drive a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Introduction

Legal Aid Manitoba provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to travel via small plane and automobile to remote court settings in Northern First Nations and towns. The position offers an excellent opportunity for a lawyer wishing to gain or improve experience acting as duty counsel, conducting trials, arguing charter motions and assisting senior counsel or taking the lead on major files such as homicides.

The Pas is approximately 600 km northwest of Winnipeg, near the Saskatchewan border. The town has approximately 5,500 residents and offers recreational and outdoor activities such as kayaking, cross‑country skiing, fishing and is close to Clearwater Lake Provincial Park.

Duties

The incumbent is required to attend court in The Pas and at circuit points in Northern Manitoba. The position will manage an assigned case load efficiently and effectively, keep up‑to‑date accurate time and billing records, meet billing targets as established by management, assist other lawyers in the office as a member of the office’s legal team, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long‑term disability plan
• Employer‑paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time‑off including sick leave, wellness days and family‑related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Qualifications

• Experience litigating in the field of Criminal Defence Law.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with the public, clients, support staff, government agencies, and professionals.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases and work independently and effectively to meet critical deadlines and billing targets established by management.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely electronic recording of case detail and time information.
• Ability to use electronic information and document management systems.
• Education or knowledge on the effects of colonization on Indigenous People in Canada and the impacts of colonization on the justice system.
• Experience litigating in the field of Family Law.
• Experience litigating in the field of Child Protection Law.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must have satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Must be a member in good standing or eligible for membership with the Law Society of Manitoba at the time of interview.
• The ability to travel within the province.