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Staff Attorney

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Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada The Canadian Bar Association Full time $114,816 - $150,150
Job Title: Staff Lawyer II and III - Criminal

Join The Canadian Bar Association as a Staff Lawyer II and III - Criminal and contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal services to clients in the Northwest Territories.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced lawyer to join our team as a Staff Lawyer II and III - Criminal. As a key member of our legal team, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation to clients on matters related to criminal offences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work independently on cases of varying levels of complexity as assigned by the Executive Director.
  • Attend all levels of Courts in the NWT.
  • Travel to remote communities by air for Court Circuits.
  • Show Cause in Justice of the Peace Court and Duty Counsel in Yellowknife Territorial Court.
  • Prepare all legal documents required for court proceedings.
  • Assist with public legal education as instructed by the Executive Director.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will typically need:

  • A Law Degree.
  • Membership in the NWT Bar.
  • Depending on the seniority of the role:
    • Three (3) years of full-time experience as legal counsel practicing in the criminal law area and experience working in a legal aid clinic environment, and experience in managing other lawyers and support staff.
    • Five (5) or more years of full-time experience as legal counsel practicing in the criminal law area and experience working in a legal aid clinic environment, and experience in managing other lawyers and support staff.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of approximately $114,816 - $150,150 per annum, plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700. You will also have the opportunity to work in a welcoming and friendly community of about 20,000 located on the shores of Great Slave Lake.

This is a full-time, on-site role that requires you to be based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. You will work with your colleagues to provide the best legal advice and representation to clients on matters related to criminal offences.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced lawyer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.