Lawyer Position in Indigenous Justice
3 weeks ago
At Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation, we are seeking a qualified Staff Lawyer to provide exceptional legal services to our community members. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Director of Legal Services and be responsible for providing high-quality legal services in accordance with the NAN Legal mandate, vision, mission, and principles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal services in Criminal law, Family law, and administrative matters, with a strong understanding of Indigenous law and justice.
- Maintain a membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and meet the necessary reporting and legislative requirements.
- Develop and implement effective case and file management skills, as well as administrative and coordination skills, stress management, and time management skills.
- Build strong relationships with community members and stakeholders, utilizing excellent verbal and listening communication skills in conflict resolution and nonviolent crisis intervention.
- Stay up-to-date with legal resources in the community and possess a working knowledge of SharePoint/PeopleSoft, MS Office Software, Internet, and general office equipment.
- Proficiency in speaking the language or knowledge of NAN First Nation languages is an asset.
Benefits:
- Eligible for a 6% pension matching program
- 100% employer-paid health benefits
- Accrued three weeks of paid vacation after completing the first year of service
Location and Hours: Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Kenora, ON. Full-time position (35 hours per week). Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, to the Human Resources department at Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation. We thank all interested candidates for their application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes applications from members of Nishnawbe Aski Nation and encourages candidates to self-identify as Indigenous peoples.
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