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Dalhousie University

Staff Lawyer

Posted on Nov. 20, 2024

Halifax, Canada
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

Position Information

Position Title

Staff Lawyer

Department/Unit

Legal Aid Program

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S344-24

Employee Group

None

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Two term positions are available: 1. Fourteen (14) months 2. Twelve (12) months

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0 FTE

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Classification

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie Legal Aid was the first legal service for low income communities in Nova Scotia and is the oldest clinical law program in Canada. It is also the only community law clinic in Nova Scotia. The Clinic is a unique partnership of community groups, law students, community legal workers and lawyers working together and is operated by the Schulich School of Law. Dalhousie Legal Aid Service’s community-based office is located in a north-central neighborhood of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Reporting to the Executive Director, Legal Aid Program, the Staff Lawyer will offer individual representation to clients and will be responsible for case management and advocacy in the areas of family law, child protection, youth criminal, and social justice/administrative law.

Key Responsibilities

Represent clients in youth criminal, family, and child protection files.
Work closely with the various communities locally, regionally and nationally on various files and initiatives.
Demonstrate duties to mentor and supervise senior law students in case preparation and presentation in the named areas of law.
Participate in the evaluation of student performance and provide direction to students.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, or eligible for admission in a short time frame, with at least three years’ experience (or equivalent combination of education and training/experience).
Family law, youth criminal experience.

Assets

A solid track record of advocacy work and knowledge of anti-oppressive practice.
Familiarity with administrative law.
A broad perspective on the role of a community law office working in the context of a low income community.
Experience teaching/mentoring.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

Self-Awareness & Professionalism
Respect & Inclusion
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Communication
Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from university employees and external candidates are given concurrent consideration. Among short-listed candidates, university employees will be given special consideration.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Two (2)

Open Date

11/19/2024

Close Date

12/03/2024

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/17965

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