Staff Lawyer (Windsor) Jobs

NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID COMMISSION
STAFF LAWYER
Available Positions: 12-month Contract with the Potential of Permanency
Location: Windsor – 151 Wentworth Road
Salary: Staff Lawyer Pay Plan Policy – Based on Relevant Experience
Closing Date: June 21, 2023 at 4:30 pm
Who We Are
Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission (NSLAC) delivers legal aid services throughout the Province, providing some level of help to all Nova Scotians with a focus on assisting those who are vulnerable and historically disadvantaged. NSLAC’s focus is in the practice areas of criminal, family, and social justice law.
NSLAC employs staff in 24 offices and 3 sub-offices throughout the Province. Staff Lawyers help thousands of clients every year and spend much of their time in court. They are committed to helping overcome historical barriers to access to justice. Staff Lawyers have litigated many important cases to protect the rights of individuals.
Primary Functions
The Staff Lawyer provides advice and legal representation on a broad range of criminal, family, and social justice related legal matters. This position will provide services in predominantly criminal law (In Provincial and Supreme Court) but may also carry some family law files and may require travel to other jurisdictions for criminal matters (Provincial, Supreme and Wellness Courts). This role also shares responsibility for cells and non-cells duty counsel, daytime telephone duty counsel and summary advice for various legal issues. The lawyer will give legal opinions, file legal documents, attend court proceedings, participate in mediation sessions and offer useful advice to clients. The successful candidate may be expected to participate in community and other legal education in the areas of criminal, family, and social justice law and related procedures.
Ideal Abilities And Skills

• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Training or advocacy experience in relation to mental health issues.
• Ability to manage a high caseload.
• Demonstrated time management and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be skilled in negotiation, debate, and persuasion techniques.
• Compliance with NSLAC’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to use latest communication technologies.
• Ability to investigate facts, identify issues, ascertain organizational objectives, consider alternative solutions, analyze risk, and advise clients.
• Experience and proficiency with computer software packages including legal research applications, MS Word and Outlook or equivalents.
• Be able to work with clients who have complex needs, creatively problem solves and works independently in a fast-paced environment as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of relevant criminal, family and social justice law.

Qualifications

• Practicing member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (and/or any other provincial law society).
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) Degree.

We value a workplace where diversity, in all its forms, is encouraged and recognized for its contribution to a more creative, rewarding workplace that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. We encourage qualified individuals from communities, including equity deserving populations that are systemically disadvantaged. Applicants wishing to self-identify may do so on their cover letter or resume.
If you are talented, hardworking and want to be a member of a team that is highly experienced, very caring, dedicated and committed to their clients, we would like to hear from you.
Please indicate Position Title and Location and whether you are an internal or external applicant in the email subject line. Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
While we appreciate receiving all applications, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be held in strict confidence.