Staff Lawyer (Halifax Regional Municipality)

Job Summary

Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinic has been in operation since 1970 and is the only community law clinic in Nova Scotia.

The Clinic is a unique partnership of community groups, law students, community legal workers, lawyers, and articled clerks working together.

In addition to individual representation, the Clinic does community outreach, education, organizing, lobbying and test case litigation to combat injustices affecting persons with low incomes in Nova Scotia.

Areas of service include family, criminal, and poverty (administrative) law matters.

Preference will be given to applicants who completed the clinical law course.

This position will focus on family, child protection, and some youth criminal work.

The successful candidate will also mentor law students and participate in community outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Representing clients in youth criminal, family, and child protection files.
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