Director of Legal Services

2 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Nishnawbe Aski Legal Services Corporation Full time

**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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-06-15



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