Job Order Detail

Description

We are looking for a Lawyer with three (3) plus years of experience in family & criminal law to join our team at the Regina City Area Office.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Legal Director, some of the key responsibilities of the lawyer are:
- Conduct of assigned files to professional standards & in accordance with the policies & procedures of Legal Aid Saskatchewan & the Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Negotiate competent resolutions of files to achieve fair, early & lasting outcomes for clients
- Work independently on cases as assigned by the Legal Director
- Complete accurate time entry and maintain case-related records in electronic database

Position Requirements
- 3 plus years of experience in a combination of criminal and family law
- Law Degree from a recognized law school
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Saskatchewan
- 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

Compensation
- The salary range for the position is $79, 750 to $143,920 per annum, based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of a pension plan
- Generous leave provisions (vacation, sick time, earned days off)
- Relocation support for successful applicant within Canada

Interested?
- Email your resume & cover letter indicating position # 02-07 in the subject line.
- Refer to original posting at www.legalaid.sk.ca > Careers > Current Job Openings

LAS is a unionized environment. Our Lawyers and Support Staff belong to CUPE, Local 1949

We thank all applicants, however only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.