Lawyers – Major Cases

Description

Legal Aid Saskatchewan (LAS) is seeking for experienced and highly skilled Staff Lawyers – Major Cases (three(3) full time, permanent positions) to take on some of the most complex and high-impact criminal matters in the province in the following regions: Central, Northern and Southern. In this role, successful candidates will work on serious, high-jeopardy criminal matters, including major cases, conflict files, and appeals, appearing at all levels of court up to and including the Supreme Court of Canada. You will play a key role in shaping criminal defence strategy across Saskatchewan while mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to province-wide legal excellence. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned criminal defence lawyers who thrive in challenging litigation and is motivated by advancing excellence in criminal law and access to justice.

Reporting to the Manager - Major Cases and Conflicts, the Staff Lawyer - Major Cases is responsible for providing legal and strategic advice on major cases arising from designated offices as assigned by the Manager - Major Cases and Conflicts. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying a criminal caseload involving appeals and major cases and conflicts arising from major cases on a wide range of criminal matters, up to and including full trial representation, at all levels of court. This role will be expected to contribute to the development of criminal law excellence across the province and participate in legal education in the areas of criminal law, ethics, and the like.

Learn more and apply: Legal Aid Saskatchewan careers page

NOTE: 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.