Staff Lawyer

NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID COMMISSION STAFF LAWYER Type of Employment: 1-yearTerm with potential for permanency Location: Sydney Duty Counsel Office – 402-15 Dorchester Street, Sydney Salary: Staff Lawyer Pay Plan Policy - Based on Relevant Experience Closing Date: October 3, 2024 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 will deal with the day-to-day legal representation of clients who come before the Court and are unrepresented by legal counsel in criminal matters. The successful candidate will be handling Cells matters and will be responsible to provide legal services in Sydney Provincial Court, together with providing legal advice and services in Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (IPTA) matters. Ideal Attributes and Skills: · Demonstrated knowledge and experience of relevant criminal law. · Ability to manage a high caseload. · 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. · Must be skilled in negotiation, debate and persuasion techniques. · Compliance with NSLAC’s policies and procedures. · Training or advocacy experience in relation to mental health issues. · Demonstrated time management and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines. · Ability to investigate facts, identify issues, ascertain organizational objectives, consider alternative solutions, analyze risk and advise clients. · Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively. · Ability to communicate in French and English is an asset. · Demonstrated ability to use latest communication technologies. · Experience and proficiency with computer software packages including legal research applications, MS Word and Outlook or equivalents. · Must have a valid driver’s licence Qualifications: · Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) Degree. · Practicing member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (and/or any other provincial law society) 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 welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application, 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. Job Type: Fixed term contract Pay: $82,830.09-$152,819.62 per year Benefits: Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Vision care Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2024-10-03 #J-18808-Ljbffr