Public Legal Counsel Lawyer #2025136

2 weeks ago

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada John Howard Society Of Saskatchewan Full time


Position: Public Legal Counsel (South)

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

Reports to: Senior Public Legal Counsel (Saskatoon,
SK

Position Type: Out of Scope

Employment Terms: Full-time

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

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

Apply By: 11:59 pm (CST), January 9, 2026.

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Position Summary

The Public Legal Counsel (South) is a lawyer position
providing 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:

  • Representing
    imprisoned clients in administrative proceedings, including discipline
    hearings, security level reviews, and parole hearings, among others.
  • Occasionally
    representing clients in the Court of King's Bench or Federal Court of
    Canada on judicial review, where files have the potential for systemic
    impact.
  • Coordinating
    with other JHSS programs to ensure efficient and effective service
    delivery.
  • Helping
    to answer questions received through the JHSS institutional support line.
  • Assisting
    in the development of JHSS policy positions.
  • 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 of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.
  • Successful
    track record practicing law with a strong client focus.

 Assets and Attributes

  • At
    least two years of previous work in administrative and/or criminal law.
  • Work
    experience in 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.

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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