We are currently seeking an Area Director (Staff Solicitors and Legal Administrative Staff as direct reports) to fill an immediate vacancy in our Happy Valley-Goose Bay Area Office.
The successful candidate will act as delegate for the Provincial Director's Office in the provision of Legal Aid Services within Happy Valley-Goose Bay while ensuring compliance with the Legal Aid Act, Regulations and the Policy Manual of the Commission.
The successful candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities including but not limited to:
Responsibility for directing the development of staff solicitor resources and general assignment of staff solicitors
Responsibility for the assignment of work and determination of work priorities for staff solicitors and legal administrative staff
Providing mentorship and counselling to staff solicitors in various areas of law




Providing oversight and direction to staff solicitors and legal administrative staff
Acting as delegate of the Provincial Director in the delivery of Legal Aid Services in office area and ensures compliance with Legal Aid Act, Regulations and Policy Manual in relation to internal processes and procedures including but not limited to: Requests for Change of Solicitor
Notices of Intention to Cancel
Deciding whether to grant requests for annual leave and preparation of short notice leave forms when required
Travel Authorizations
Travel claims
Court Call
Expense Authorizations
Overseeing Intake process: Making determinations and / or providing guidance to staff solicitors as to case merit
Making determinations as to financial eligibility including

📌 Area director (Happy Valley)
🏢 Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Commission
📍 Happy Valley