The Managing Lawyer will provide oral and written advocacy for the Legal Services – Criminal Division clients at the ANSJI. The Managing Lawyer will report directly to the Executive Director. The Managing Lawyer will possess knowledge and experience in criminal law, administrative law, and social justice litigation and/or policy reform, primarily focusing on proceedings before the criminal courts in Nova Scotia.
The Managing Lawyer will provide free independent legal information and advice to ANSJI’s target population. The Managing Lawyer will assist in providing access to justice as persons navigate quasi-legal bodies such as proceedings before the Human Rights Commission of Nova Scotia.
The Managing Lawyer will work collaboratively with paralegals, law students, and volunteers of the Criminal Division. The Managing Lawyer will also oversee initiatives related to research and public legal education and deliver presentations on behalf of the Criminal Division.
Closing Date: December 31, 2024 Learn More
