Managing Public Legal Counsel

1 week ago

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada John Howard Society Of Saskatchewan Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year


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.



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