Lawyer - Saskatoon

Legal Aid Saskatchewan (LAS) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Staff Lawyer. This is a two-year (2) term position based in Saskatoon and reporting to the Director of Private Bar Services. The successful candidate will manage conflict files and provide legal services primarily in Saskatoon and surrounding rural court locations in the Saskatoon area, with travel throughout Central Saskatchewan as required. Subject to demand and availability, this may also include conflict matters from North Battleford and other Central Saskatchewan Court points . The position involves a practice focused primarily on criminal law, with some family law responsibilities. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of criminal law experience, along with some knowledge and experience in family law. The selected candidate must reside or be willing to relocate to Saskatoon.

Why work for us?

At Legal Aid Saskatchewan (LAS), we are committed to ensuring access to justice for all, and we believe in the power of advocacy to change lives. Joining our team means being part of a province-wide organization that values compassion, collaboration, courage and commitment.

Our lawyer competitive salary is in the range of $98,927.18 up to $203,233.84 based on years of relevant experience and Call to Bar years. In addition to salary, our generous and comprehensive benefit package includes employer’s paid extended health & dental family coverage; paid sick time; three weeks of paid vacation at the start, plus scheduled or earned days off (12 SDOs or 26 EDOs per year for support staff and 12 SDOs per year for lawyers); 14 Statutory holidays; pension match 6.35%; relocation assistance if applicable and more. For more information visit: legalaid.sk.ca/about/careers/ Responsibilities Under the leadership of the Director of Private Bar Services, key staff lawyer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Carry a complex criminal caseload including conflict files, and appeals
• Provide full trial representation at all court levels, across multiple geographic locations
• Develop litigation strategies in novel and complex areas of criminal law
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft high-quality legal materials
• Support and advise Area Offices on conflict and non-conflict matters
• Maintain strong digital file management practices in a fully electronic environment
• Contribute to law reform, practice development, and template creation for conflict files

Position Requirements

• LL.B. or J.D. and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Saskatchewan
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience practicing criminal law and some family law
• Strong courtroom presence and exceptional advocacy skills
• Superior written and oral communication abilities
• Excellent judgment, organization, and time management skills
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with legal research tools, MS Office, and digital practice management
• Willingness and ability to travel, including to remote court locations (including charter aircraft)
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and ability to pass a criminal record check
• Province-wide mandate with travel to Area Offices and court points as required
• Exposure to complex, precedent-setting litigation
• Collaborative, mission-driven legal team focused on client-centred service

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Dependability and Reliability: dependability to handle duties and assignments; is committed, skilled and responsible.
• Client Service: leads by example and promotes a client centric culture and ensures alignment with best practices and LAS’ expectations.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: expresses ideas respectfully, concisely, and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
• Leading Self: is aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and their impact on others.
• Cooperation and Attitude with Others: acts with integrity and respect and works together for a common purpose.
• Leadership: willingness and ability to accept responsibility. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with coworkers. Showing empathy and care for others. Being compassionate, collaborative, courageous, and committed.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. PI285280572