Company Description Legal Aid Saskatchewan is a province-wide organization that has supported access to justice since 1974. Its team of staff lawyers and administrative professionals provides full legal services in criminal and family matters to clients who are financially eligible. Duty counsel services are offered to in-custody clients at all 74 Provincial Courthouses and circuit points, regardless of financial status, and immediate legal advice is available through the Brydges Line for those arrested or detained. Summary legal advice and information may also be offered to anyone for brief matters. Legal Aid Saskatchewan operates 14 offices across the province, including a location in La Ronge, and works under the mandate of The Legal Aid Act and The Legal Aid Regulations. Role Description The Lawyer – La Ronge role is a full-time, on-site position based in La Ronge, SK. The lawyer will provide legal representation and advice to adult and youth clients in criminal and family law matters, including preparing files, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and appearing in Provincial and higher courts. Day-to-day work includes interviewing clients, assessing eligibility, developing case strategies, negotiating resolutions, and advocating at hearings, trials, and other proceedings. The role also involves providing duty counsel services to in-custody clients, offering summary advice where appropriate, and maintaining clear, timely documentation and file management.



The lawyer will collaborate with colleagues, court staff, and community partners to support accessible, client-centered legal services in the region. Qualifications
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a lawyer in Saskatchewan, with good standing with the Law Society of Saskatchewan.
• Knowledge and experience in criminal and family law, including court procedures, evidence, and advocacy.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills, including the ability to prepare briefs, submissions, and legal opinions.
• Effective client service skills, including interviewing, counseling, and working with clients from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Solid communication and negotiation abilities for court appearances, settlements, and interactions with justice system partners.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple files, deadlines, and travel to court and circuit points.
• Commitment to access to justice, ethics, and qualified responsibility in a public service environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small office and province-wide team setting.
• Willingness to reside in or regularly commute to La Ronge, SK; familiarity with northern or Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Experience in legal aid, public interest law, or similar practice settings is considered an advantage.

📌 Lawyer - La Ronge
🏢 Legal Aid Saskatchewan
📍 La Ronge