Elevate your legal career with the Government of Yukon as a Legal Counsel in Whitehorse. This full-time position focuses on providing essential legal services for court administration. In this permanent role, you will act as a Legal Counsel, directly supporting the Chief Justice and Chief Judge while handling complex legal issues.
Supervise Senior Judicial
Assistants and students as you navigate critical litigation matters that engage groundbreaking legal principles and frameworks. Key Responsibilities:
- Offer legal advice to Yukon Courts and judiciary
- Engage with procedural and substantive legal matters
- Supervise and guide judicial assistants and students
- Collaborate closely with the Chief Justice and Chief Judge
- Conduct independent legal research and analysis Requirements:
- Experience in litigation or solicitor law
- Valuable standing with Law Society of Yukon
- Bilingual in English and French is a plus
- Understanding of Yukon First Nations history
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally Enhance your legal expertise while supporting Yukon’s judiciary and complex judicial matters.