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Legal Counsel III, IV or V, Department of Justice, Government of Northwest Territories Yellowknife, Northwest Territories   Department Information The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.   Job Information Legal Division provides legal advice and representation to all government departments and specified public agencies. Our lawyers conduct litigation, participate in regulatory and administrative law hearings, practice in a variety of areas including real estate, corporate/commercial, Aboriginal law, Constitutional and human rights, labour and employment, provide legal opinions and advice, and conduct prosecutions of territorial offences. Legal Division does not provide direct services to the public. We are seeking one (1) Legal Counsel with a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant practicing experience to provide advice and services to departments and public agencies of the GNWT, primarily as a solicitor. Responsibilities vary but will include a major emphasis on:   (a) reviewing and drafting of a wide variety of documents such as contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding and requests for proposals/calls for tender, including for use in connection with corporate, commercial, procurement and real estate transactions;   (b) rendering legal opinions on a variety of subjects, including access to information and protection of privacy issues, real and personal property, corporate and commercial issues, procurement issues, statutory interpretation issues, constitutional issues, administrative law issues, environmental and regulatory issues and Indigenous law issues;   (c) and possibly the provision of legal advice to the GNWT in connection with Indigenous land claim/self-government negotiations as a member of one or more negotiation teams.    Responsibilities may also include a minor emphasis on litigation of a wide variety of matters before courts, tribunals and arbitrators in relation to claims by or against the GNWT and certain of its public agencies.   Candidates must be eligible for membership in the Law Society of the Northwest Territories and must have five (5) or more years’ relevant experience that demonstrates legal competencies required to meet the demands of a government legal services environment.  The position requires excellent analytical, research, communication, writing, interpersonal and practice management skills.   The position requires the ability to analyze the legal impact of significant issues. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently on matters of recognized complexity and the majority of the work is assigned in a general way by the Director of Legal Division. Some travel will be required, depending on responsibilities assigned.   Qualifications: A Law Degree as well as a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant practicing experience, particularly in the Northwest Territories, a high level of knowledge and expertise in the law, and the respect of clients and colleagues.    Candidates must be members in good standing of the Law Society of the Northwest Territories (LSNT) or be immediately eligible for membership in the LSNT. Evidence of membership in the LSNT is a prerequisite to employment. Equivalencies Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.   Salary Information The salary for this position ranges from $62.57 per hour to $85.80 per hour (approximately $122,011.50 - $167,310.00 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.00.   Eligibility Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.   Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.   Affirmative Action Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.   D iversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process. Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # : 18637          Closing Date: August 16, 2020 - 23:59, Mountain Time   Inquiries Only: Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR   BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9 jobsyk@gov.nt.ca Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via email.   

PROFILE Ideal candidate will possess a recognized Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate and have 3 + years of legal experience. 5 + years Secretarial and Administrative support experience will also be considered. QUALIFICATIONS Advanced computer skills Pro-active and self-sufficient Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail Strong analytical skills and problem solving with minimal supervision Ability to prioritize effectively and handle high pressure deadlines Exceptional multi-tasker Proficiency in MS Office required PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES answer the telephone, schedule appointments, questionings and meetings, greet visitors and handle administrative and business details supporting local and remote lawyer practices prepare, draft and revise legal documents develop and maintain client relationships transcribe correspondence and legal documents from digital recordings or handwritten notes manage lawyers diaries and update electronic calendar review correspondence (including faxes and e-mail), co-ordinate the flow of information, update calendar and respond to routine inquiries review and proofread outgoing documents to ensure they are correct and comply with legal procedures access and use online legal resources operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, photocopying machines and computer scanning equipment handle routine accounting procedures: billing, cheque deposits/requests, time entry, etc. perform general office duties as required