Lawyer - Meadow Lake

We are looking for Staff Lawyer (full time - one (1) 2year-term position) with a minimum of five (5) plus years of criminal and family law experience to join our team at the Meadow Lake area office. Why work for us? At Legal Aid Saskatchewan (LAS), we are committed to ensuring access to justice for all, and we believe in the power of advocacy to change lives. Joining our team means being part of a province-wide organization that values compassion, collaboration, courage and commitment. Our lawyer competitive salary is in the range of $98,927.18 up to $203,233.84 based on years of relevant experience and Call to Bar years. In addition to salary, our generous and comprehensive benefit package includes employer’s paid extended health & dental family coverage; paid sick time; three weeks of paid vacation at the start, plus scheduled or earned days off (12 SDOs or 26 EDOs per year for support staff and 12 SDOs per year for lawyers); 14 Statutory holidays; pension match 6.35%; relocation assistance if applicable and more. For more information visit: legalaid.sk.ca/about/careers/ Responsibilities Under the leadership of the Legal Director, key staff lawyer responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct of assigned files to professional standards and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Legal Aid Saskatchewan & the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Conduct preliminary inquiries, pre-trials, case conferences, trials, reviews & appeals. Negotiate competent resolutions of files to achieve fair, early and lasting outcomes for clients. Represent clients at bail hearings, guilty pleas and remands both in-person and remotely. Work independently on cases as assigned by the Legal Director. Complete and accurate time entry and record keeping. Position Requirements Law degree from a recognized law school. Experience in family law. Experience in criminal law. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action; the United Nations declaration on the Rights of Indigenous people. Technologically savvy with a keen enthusiasm for learning new systems including, computer literacy in MS Office, web-based legal research tools, and other web-based resources. Commitment to social justice and an understanding of the needs and challenges faced by low-income and marginalized communities. Demonstrated time management and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines. Valid Driver’s License – Class 5. Successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. PI286749234

The lawyer will manage assigned files, conduct trials, appeals, and preliminary inquiries to professional standards. They are responsible for negotiating resolutions and representing clients at bail hearings and remands.

Candidates must hold a law degree and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Saskatchewan. A minimum of five years of experience in criminal and family law is required.

• Extended Health Coverage • Dental Family Coverage • Paid Sick Time • Paid Vacation • Scheduled Days Off • Earned Days Off • Statutory Holidays • Pension Match • Relocation Assistance

• Time managementPreferred
• MS-OfficePreferred
• case managementPreferred

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• Criminal Law
• Family Law
• Legal Advocacy
• Case Management
• Trial Conduct
• Legal Negotiation
• Bail Hearings
• Legal Research
• Time Management
• MS Office

• Legal
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 27, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level