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Civil Law Services Administrator

Yellowknife, NT
Mid Level
full_time
temporary

About the role

Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

As the Civil Law Services Coordinator, located in Yellowknife, you will be reporting to the Manager, Legal Aid Commission Program Support. You will be responsible for all aspects of client and case management in the provision of civil legal aid, including child protection and family law matters. You will make judgments on individual cases with financial implications, affecting an applicant's family status, and determining the course of a client's litigation. You will work closely with various legal professionals of the justice system. Responsibilities include case management, compiling data for managerial and statistic reports, completing special projects and assignments. Demonstrating thorough knowledge of the legal system and civil law procedures is essential.

Key Qualifications:

  • At least three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a legal environment.
  • Significant experience with child protection, family, and civil law.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

About Government of the Northwest Territories

Government Administration
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About the GNWT

The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.