Government of Yukon -> Justice - Judicial SupportLocationWhitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)Job TypePermanentEnd DateFull/Part TimeFull-timeStandard Hours Bi-weekly75ClassificationLE02$127,843.00 - $173,567.00UnionMGTDays OffSaturday/SundayTravel10%AdmissibilityOpen to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestryHiring Preference StatementThis competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.Yukon.Ca/hiring-preference .Job Summary and RequirementsThe Legal Counsel (Yukon Courts) is responsible for performing solicitor duties for the Yukon Courts and the judiciary. As in-house legal counsel, this position works independently of lawyers in executive and legislative branches of government and public practice and is the authority in the law surrounding court administration and judicial independence. The incumbent is also engaged by the judiciary in procedural and substantive issues in diverse areas of the law and in matters related to the discharge of judicial duties under federal and territorial statutes. The workload is diverse, and files may be groundbreaking,



complex, and concerned with conflicting legal principles.This position reports to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Chief Judge of the Territorial Court, and administratively to the Director, Court Services. It works with one other Legal Counsel (Yukon Courts) to provide legal support to Yukon Courts and the judiciary. The position supervises the work of two Senior Judicial Assistants and articling and summer students, as required.QualificationsExperience in the practice of law in the areas of Litigation and/or Solicitor workMembership in good standing with the Law Society of Yukon or eligibility for admission to the Law Society of YukonBilingual – English and French will be considered an assetDesired Knowledge, Skills and SuitabilityUnderstanding of the history of Yukon First Nations and the ongoing process of reconciliationKnowledge of and experience working within criminal lawExcellent written and oral communication skillsUnderstanding of judicial independenceProfessionalism, including tact and diplomacyAnalytical and problem-solving skillsAdditional InformationConditions of Employment:Current member in positive standing of the Law Society of Yukon; or be currently eligible for admission in the Law Society of YukonSecurity clearanceJob RequirementsOccasional travel in and out-of-territory #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Legal Counsel (Ottawa)
🏢 Government of Yukon
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