Area Director

We are currently seeking an Area Director (Staff Solicitors and Legal Administrative Staff as direct reports) to fill an immediate vacancy in our Happy Valley-Goose Bay Area Office. The successful candidate will act as delegate for the Provincial Director's Office in the provision of Legal Aid Services within Happy Valley-Goose Bay while ensuring compliance with the Legal Aid Act, Regulations and the Policy Manual of the Commission.

The successful candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Responsibility for directing the development of staff solicitor resources and general assignment of staff solicitors
• Responsibility for the assignment of work and determination of work priorities for staff solicitors and legal administrative staff
• Providing mentorship and counselling to staff solicitors in various areas of law
• Providing oversight and direction to staff solicitors and legal administrative staff
• Acting as delegate of the Provincial Director in the delivery of Legal Aid Services in office area and ensures compliance with Legal Aid Act, Regulations and Policy Manual in relation to internal processes and procedures
• Overseeing Intake process
• Conducting Performance Reviews and/or Practice Reviews of staff solicitors and legal administrative staff
• Addressing client complaints regarding staff solicitors
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation such as Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPPA) and Workplace Health Safety and Compensation Act (WHSCC)

The successful candidate will also have an active, though reduced, case load as a Staff Solicitor. Candidates must hold a Law Degree from a recognized school of law, be members in good standing with the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. Minimum 5 years' at the bar is required with extensive experience in the areas of Family and Criminal Law.

Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle difficult situations and problem solve as needed. Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail is a must, along with a strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative. Additionally, candidates must possess a positive attitude, a passion for providing service and high standards of ethics, professionalism and confidentiality and a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced and challenging legal environment. Experience in a managerial role would be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a Certificate of Conduct with Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment. Employees of the Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Commission are covered under the Provincial Government's Pension and Health Plan. Optional Dental and Disability Plans are also available. The salary for this position is based on the Solicitor V Pay Scale ($141,490 to $186,762 annually) plus northern benefits.