Job Description

We are looking for Staff

Lawyer

(full time -

two

(2)

permanent

positions) with a minimum of five (5) plus years of

family law experienc

e to join our team at the

Saskatoon Rural

Area Office.

Why work for us?


Our lawyer

competitive salary

is in the range of

$98,927.18

up to

$203,233.84

based on years of relevant experience and Call to Bar years. In addition to salary, our generous and comprehensive benefit package includes employer's paid extended health & dental family coverage; paid sick time; three weeks of paid vacation at the start, plus scheduled or earned days off (12 SDOs or 26 EDOs per year for support staff and 12 SDOs per year for lawyers); 14 Statutory holidays; pension match 6.35%; relocation assistance if applicable and more. For more information visit: legalaid.sk.ca/about/careers/


Responsibilities


Reporting to the Legal Director, some of the key responsibilities of the Lawyer are:

Conduct of assigned files to professional standards and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Legal Aid Saskatchewan & the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Conduct preliminary inquiries, pre-trials, case conferences, trials, reviews & appeals. Negotiate competent resolutions of files to achieve fair, early and lasting outcomes for clients. Represent clients at bail hearings, guilty pleas and remands both in-person and remotely. Work independently on cases as assigned by the Legal Director. Complete and accurate time entry and record keeping.

Position Requirements

Minimum five (5) years experience in family law litigation. Law degree from a recognized law school. Familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action; the United Nations declaration on the Rights of Indigenous people; the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of the Child trauma informed training / awareness. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Experience or qualifications in mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes will be considered an asset. Valid Driver's License - Class 5. Technologically savvy with a keen enthusiasm for learning new systems including, computer literacy in MS Office, web-based legal research tools, and other web-based resources. Commitment to social justice and an understanding of the needs and challenges faced by low-income and marginalized communities. Demonstrated time management and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines. Successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.