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Our mission at Legal Aid Saskatchewan is to help achieve fair, balanced, and respectful justice for people in Saskatchewan by providing accessible and professional legal services in criminal and family law to eligible people.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LAWYER WITH EXPERIENCE IN FAMILY & CRIMINAL LAW FOR OUR SWIFT CURRENT AREA OFFICE.
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
- Negotiate competent resolutions of files to achieve fair, early and lasting outcomes for clients
- Work independently on cases as assigned by the Legal Director
- Complete and accurate time entry and record keeping
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 plus years of experience in 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 $81,338 to $146,801 per annum, based on experience
- The incumbent is entitled to 6 weeks off per annum (vacation plus EDOs) and 13 Statutory Holidays
- Comprehensive health & dental benefits package
- Group Defined Contribution Plan with employer matching
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We thank all applicants, however only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.