Staff Solicitor

4 weeks ago

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada The Canadian Bar Association Full time $125,697 - $150,150
Join The Canadian Bar Association in Yellowknife for an exciting opportunity as a Staff Solicitor.

As a Staff Solicitor, you will work independently, providing thorough opinions on the merits of applications for legal aid. Your advice, opinions, and service provided on behalf of clients can be critical to and have a significant impact upon them and their families.

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

• A Law Degree and eligibility for membership to the NWT Bar
• Five (5) years of experience as a legal counsel practicing in the Family Law area
• Experience working in a legal aid clinic environment and managing other lawyers and support staff

Salary: The salary range for this position is approximately $125,697 - $150,150 per annum, plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Contact Name: Human Resources Department

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