Dalhousie University
Family and Youth Lawyer at Dalhousie Clinic
Job Description
Help advocate for vulnerable communities as a Family and Youth Lawyer at Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinic in Nova Scotia. Focus on child protection, family law, and mentorship for law students.
Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinic, operational since 1970, is seeking a Staff Lawyer to support family, youth criminal, and child protection cases. This role emphasizes community engagement and requires mentoring law students while tackling injustices affecting low-income individuals in Nova Scotia. You'll work on preparing cases and presenting in various legal areas, driving meaningful outcomes within the community.
Key Responsibilities:
• Represent clients in family and youth criminal matters
• Collaborate with local and national community initiatives
• Mentor and supervise senior law students in cases
• Prepare and present legal cases in specified areas
• Evaluate and guide student performance effectively
Requirements:
• Active member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society
• K...
Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinic, operational since 1970, is seeking a Staff Lawyer to support family, youth criminal, and child protection cases. This role emphasizes community engagement and requires mentoring law students while tackling injustices affecting low-income individuals in Nova Scotia. You'll work on preparing cases and presenting in various legal areas, driving meaningful outcomes within the community.
Key Responsibilities:
• Represent clients in family and youth criminal matters
• Collaborate with local and national community initiatives
• Mentor and supervise senior law students in cases
• Prepare and present legal cases in specified areas
• Evaluate and guide student performance effectively
Requirements:
• Active member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society
• K...