Staff Lawyer

3 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Nova Scotia Legal Aid Full time

Staff Lawyer Pay Plan Policy – Based on Relevant Experience
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.
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. The Staff Lawyer provides advice and legal representation on a broad range of legal matters primarily in Supreme and Provincial Court. 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 will be expected to participate in community outreach and will deliver legal education in the area of social justice.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of relevant criminal law and social justice.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including comfort speaking with diverse people.
Be able to manage relationships with other lawyers, outreach partners, Department of Community Services, Housing Authorities, and others
Compliance with NSLAC’s policies and procedures.
Training or advocacy experience in relation to mental health issues.
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.
Must have a valid driver’s licence.
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.


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