170871 - Family Law Counsel - Department of Justice and Public Safety - Temporary
2 weeks ago
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.
The Family Law Duty Counsel will be present in the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island daily, to assist self-represented parties in family law matters which are before the court.
**Duties will include but are not limited to**:
- Advising them about their legal rights and obligations;
- Reviewing and discussing court documents, including those drafted by the self-represented party;
- Assisting them in negotiating and settling issues on a final or temporary basis, and preparing or reviewing related documents;
- Referring them to other sources of assistance, such as mediation, Legal Aid or privately retained counsel;
- In limited circumstances, when a self-represented party is unable to do so on their own, assist them in preparing court documents such as affidavits and financial statements;
- Work closely with management and support staff on matters of intake, eligibility assessment, conflict avoidance, caseload management, data collection and reporting;
- Regular meetings with management to develop and review policies to be followed by the Family Law Duty Counsel.
**Minimum Qualifications**:
- Law degree from a recognized university and a member in good standing of the Law Society of P.E.I.
- Family Law Duty Counsel must have a thorough knowledge of the _Divorce Act_, the _Maintenance Enforcement Act_, the _Children 's Law Act_, the _Child, Youth and Family Services Act_, the _Child Support Guidelines_, and other related legislation.
- Family Law Duty Counsel should be familiar with: court procedures, including the _Rules of Civil Procedure, _and practice directions_._
- Family Law Duty Counsel should be familiar with the existence of various support agencies (Family Law Centre, Child Support Guidelines Office, PEI Legal Aid Office, etc.).
- Experience at the Bar in the practice of family law.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to clientele who often suffer with mental health, addictions, and substance abuse issues.
- Effective communication skills necessary to build strong relationships with individuals across a very wide range of socioeconomic levels
- Ability to work both independently in a self-directed manner and as an effective member of a team
- The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal record check prior to beginning employment;
**IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.**
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