Saskatchewan Justice, Civil Law Branch Opportunity for Lawyer in Regina – COU001886

Employment Type: Contract

Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina

Ministry: 003 Justice

Salary Range: $8,523.50 – $16,861.96 Monthly

Grade: Contract

Saskatchewan Justice, Civil Law Branch

Opportunity for a Lawyer in Regina

The Civil Law Branch of the Ministry of Justice provides legal services to ministries and agencies of the Government of Saskatchewan. The Branch is looking for a lawyer to fill the following contract position in Regina.

Child Protection Litigation Lawyer – Regina

This is a renewable one-year contract position, potentially leading to a permanent position, working with a team of lawyers in Regina. The position involves representing and advising the Ministry of Social Services in matters under The Child and Family Services Act. The position’s duties include:
• Providing legal advice to social workers and managers with the Ministry of Social Services, particularly regarding child and family services matters;
• Interpreting family law legislation such as The Child and Family Services Act, The Children’s Law Act and The Adoption Act;
• Preparing affidavits;
• Making child and family services court applications in the Court of King’s Bench Chambers; and
• Preparing and conducting child and family services pre-trial conferences and summary hearings.

There is also potential for preparing and conducting child and family services trials at some point.

Candidates must have:
• Membership or qualification for membership in the Law Society of Saskatchewan;
• Litigation experience or an interest in litigation work, particularly family law;
• Excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to apply legal concepts to fact situations using judgment and discretion;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex legal arguments; and
• An ability to work independently, but also in a team environment, with lawyers and other professionals.

What We Offer:
• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave;
• Inclusive work environments; and
• Advancement opportunities.

Please submit your resume to the Careers Website (http://www.careers.gov.sk.ca/publicjobs) by July 1, 2025.

We will be in contact with those persons who are selected for an interview.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: Jul 2, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

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