Director of Legal Services
3 weeks ago
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation
Employment Opportunity
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a
DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES
Thunder Bay, ON
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation (NALSC) is seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the position of Director of Legal Services. The Director of Legal Services is based in Thunder Bay and is responsible for overseeing the Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation’s (NALSC) Legal Aid (LA) administrative operations in fulfilling the organizations mandate to vision, mission, values, and the strategic plan.
Primary Job Duties Include:
• Oversee the daily operations of the Legal Aid (LA) department and delivery of legal services in NAN.
• Oversee the work of LA staff to ensure compliance with Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with NALSC programs and LAO to promote the delivery of programs in NAN.
• Ensure compliance of LAO policy and procedures and participate in LAO training as
required.
• Review NALSC/LAO budget with Executive Director and Finance Department to plan yearly budgeting.
• Represent NALSC as delegated in working collaboratively with NAN communities, government partners, funders, and agency counterparts to promote NALSC’s mandate to vision, mission & values.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of Legal Aid, Gladue, PLE, and Staff Lawyer programs.
• Attend all committees assigned to the Director of Legal Services role.
Requirements
• Must be a lawyer, called to the Bar in Ontario, with a minimum of 5 – 10 years relevant
experiences in criminal, family, poverty law, aboriginal law and administrative matters with an in-depth understanding of indigenous law and justice.
• Knowledge of legal systems, board governance, public policy, service-delivery, and Indigenous cultural competency is required.
• Must have excellent leadership and management skills.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of Legal Services Act 2020, regulations/policies.
• Ability to effectively negotiate, collaborate and network with third parties.
• Good understanding of not-for-profit board governance and distinction between Directorial duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate in Anishnawbe language will be an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of government funding and reporting requirements.
• Must be able to provide a clear criminal records check.
Salary: In accordance with NALSC/LAO Staff Lawyer pay grid
CLOSING DATE: June 15, 2024
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:
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.
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