Managing Public Legal Counsel

Position: Managing Public Legal Counsel

Location: Regina, SK (Remote work arrangements will be considered)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Position Type: Out of Scope

Employment Terms: Full-time

Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent

Compensation: 4 weeks vacation, monthly EDO, employer matched pension, and a competitive non-profit sector benefit package. Wage is dependent on experience and year of call.

Apply By: 11:59 pm (CST), December 8, 2025

Vacancies: 1

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Managing Public Legal Counsel is a lawyer responsible for management of the Public Legal Counsel program and is a member of the JHSS management team.

This lawyer also provides services to people incarcerated in provincial and federal prisons.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide legal services and education relating to the mandate of the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Managing the Public Legal Counsel program, currently comprised of this position and a second lawyer.
• Writing grant renewal applications and reporting the annual progress of the program to the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan.
• Ensuring the program's compliance with the rules of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.
• Representing imprisoned clients in administrative proceedings, including discipline hearings, security level reviews, and parole hearings, among others.
• Representing clients in the Court of King's Bench or Federal Court of Canada on judicial review, and in appellate courts where files have the potential for systemic impact.
• Representing JHSS in systemic litigation, including as an intervenor.
• Helping to answer questions received through the JHSS institutional support line.
• Assisting in the development of JHSS policy positions.
• Engaging media on issues affecting prisoners.
• Delivering professional development sessions to members of the legal community on relevant prison law topics.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or Juris Doctor degree (JD) from a faculty of common law at a Canadian university or Certificate of Equivalency issued by the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA).
• Member in good standing, or eligibility to become a member, of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.
• Successful track record practicing law with a strong client focus.

Assets and Attributes

• At least three years of previous work in administrative and/or criminal law.
• Work in systemic advocacy on behalf of vulnerable clients.
• An understanding of the non-profit sector.
• Ability to travel.
• Integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission and vision of JHSS.
• Flexible work style and an effective team player.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The above statements reflect general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as the detailed description of all work assignments that may be inherent to the position.

Your past doesn't need to define your future. JHSS requires a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check for all eligible employees prior to employment start date and completed within the previous three (3) months though the presence of a criminal record will not alone preclude employment and will be investigated to determine the circumstances and the relevance of the convictions for the position being considered in accordance with any applicable legislation.

The successful candidate will be required to provide criminal record and vulnerable sector checks prior to employment start date, completed within the previous three (3) months.

The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our communities and workplace hiring. We encourage applications from members or groups with historical or current barriers to equity.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan, however, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

This position is made possible by a grant from the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan.