Legal Counsel

5 months ago

Whitehorse, Canada Yukon Full time

Job Summary and Requirements

This is for one permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience:

LE01 - $ 91, to $, per annum

LE02 - $ , to $, per annum

LE03 - $ , to $, per annum

The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work. We build strong and healthy relationships with others to support good governance and to foster safe communities with opportunities for healing. The Department of Justice provides supportive and dynamic work environments comprised of teams of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Yukoners.


The principles that guide our work are:

Reconciliation with Yukon First Nations : Together as DOJ representatives we commit to embracing the spirit of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada entitled 

For information about the recruitment process, please contact Ilze Pretorius, Human Resources Consultant II at - or 

Please do not email resumes to any of the above addresses; resumes will only be accepted through the e-recruitment application system. 

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

A minimum of 2 years of experience practicing law in a common-law jurisdiction

Experience in aboriginal law or equivalent law matters

Member of Yukon Law Society or eligible to be

Experience in prosecutions and/or civil litigation is considered an asset

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Suitability 

Candidates should have and may e assessed on their:

Modelling Values and Ethics

Action Management

Information Gathering and Analysis

Communication

Additional information

Conditions of Employment:

Must be either a member in good standing of the Law Society of Yukon or be currently eligible for admission to the Law Society of Yukon

Job requirements:

Willingness to travel both within Yukon and outside of the Territory

Work evenings and weekends as required

Eligibility List 12 months Post Date 14 June Close Date 27 June

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