Staff Lawyer III - Family

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in Yellowknife with a forward-thinking government. This role involves providing critical legal opinions and advice on applications for legal aid, significantly impacting clients and their families. You will handle increasingly complex cases in family law, including custody and child protection matters. The position offers a generous benefits package, including leave and educational opportunities, making it an attractive prospect for experienced legal professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community through legal advocacy, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Leave

Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as legal counsel in family law.
• Eligibility for membership to the NWT Bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough opinions on legal aid applications.
• Manage complex custody and child support cases.

Skills

Legal Research

Family Law Expertise

Client Advocacy

Case Management

Education

Law Degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity awaits you in Yellowknife. You would be working independently and providing thorough opinions on the merits of applications for legal aid. As such, your advice, opinions, and services provided on behalf of clients can be critical to 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 five years of experience as legal counsel practicing in the family law area, along with experience working in a legal aid clinic environment, and managing other lawyers and support staff.

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