Legal Counsel III to V (Litigation)
$139.31k - $190.34k per yearThe Government of the Northwest Territories
Key Responsibilities
Civil Litigation, where you will prepare pleadings, review documents, develop strategic directions on files, provide advice to client departments on legal risk, engage with legal counsel for other parties, and represent the GNWT in courts and tribunals in case conferences, motions, and trials.
Labour and Employment, where you will provide advice and services related to discipline, termination, interpretation of the collective agreement, labour relations, and other similar matters. This will also include appearing before Arbitrators to address grievances.
Human Rights matters, where you will provide advice and services relating to Human Rights complaints filed against the GNWT. This will include participating in alternative dispute resolution processes and appearing before the NWT Human Rights Adjudication Panel.
The potential for opportunities in other key practice areas such as Health Law, Professional Regulation, and Privacy Law.
Legal Division is a team environment, and we value collaboration and relationships amongst counsel. Litigation Counsel are regularly called upon to support the other work of the Division through:
Providing day-to-day legal advice
Drafting and communicating clear, concise, and accurate legal opinions
Providing advice on policies, procedures, and programs
Researching, monitoring, and communicating changes to the law that may impact the organization
Collaborating with clients to develop proactive strategies which minimize legal risk
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills
Strong desire to learn
Knowledge in the area(s) of Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Labour and Employment Law, Human Rights Law, and Public Sector Law
Key Qualifications
Law Degree and membership in the NWT Bar combined with five (5) years or more experience doing either similar legal work as contemplated, including recent litigation, or work of a type and breadth that demonstrates competence in a government legal counsel environment.
GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
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Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
$115.23k per year
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