Staff Lawyer III - Family

Department Information The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities. Job Information An exciting opportunity awaits you in Yellowknife. You would be working independently and provide thorough opinions on the merits of applications for legal aid. As such your advice, opinions and service provided on behalf of clients can be critical to and have a significant impact upon them and their families. With experience, you would take on files of increasing complexity in custody and child support applications and child protection matters ranging from care agreements to lengthy and complex permanent wardship applications. In order to be successful in this position, you would have a Law Degree and be eligible for membership to the NWT Bar. You would also have five years of experience as legal counsel practicing in the family law area along with experience working in a legal aid clinic environment, and managing other lawyers and support staff. The GNWT offers a very generous benefits package, including generous leave, educational opportunities and salary. GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9 Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106 Fax (867) 873-0445 [email protected] Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone. #J-18808-Ljbffr