Staff Lawyer II

1 month ago

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada Government of Northwest Territories Full time
Job Title: Staff Lawyer II/III

The Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Lawyer II/III to join our team in Yellowknife. As a Staff Lawyer, you will play a critical role in 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
  • Depending on your experience, handle Supreme Court and Jury Trials and some Appeal work
  • 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 need to have a Law Degree and membership in the NWT Bar, combined with either three years or five or more years of full-time experience as legal counsel practicing in the criminal law area, experience working in a legal aid clinic environment, and experience in managing other lawyers and support staff.

What We Offer:

The Government of Northwest Territories offers a competitive salary ($114K to $150K depending on experience), an annual northern living allowance of $3,700 in Yellowknife, a generous benefits package, including a benefit pension plan, annual leave including the option for deferred leave, and health/dental benefits. The GNWT will also provide relocation assistance, if needed, to the successful candidate.

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