Opportunity Description
Take on a pivotal role as a Staff Lawyer V - Criminal with the Department of Justice in the Northwest Territories. Your focus will be on managing complex criminal cases and providing high-level legal representation.
In this role, you will work independently to navigate serious and appellate criminal matters while participating in remote circuit courts. Your mentorship of junior counsel will enhance the capabilities of the team, ensuring community-centric legal services are delivered. Your insights will guide public legal education and uphold justice in diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities: • Represent individuals charged with criminal offences • Conduct hearings for Supreme Court and Court of Appeal • Independently manage complex and high-risk cases • Draft legal motions and prepare necessary documentation • Support justice partners and public education efforts
Requirements: • Law Degree and NWT Bar membership required • 20+ years in criminal law practic...
In this role, you will work independently to navigate serious and appellate criminal matters while participating in remote circuit courts. Your mentorship of junior counsel will enhance the capabilities of the team, ensuring community-centric legal services are delivered. Your insights will guide public legal education and uphold justice in diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities: • Represent individuals charged with criminal offences • Conduct hearings for Supreme Court and Court of Appeal • Independently manage complex and high-risk cases • Draft legal motions and prepare necessary documentation • Support justice partners and public education efforts
Requirements: • Law Degree and NWT Bar membership required • 20+ years in criminal law practic...
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