Legal Services Attorney at Law

Location

Winnipeg, MB | Canada

Job description

Professional Employment Opportunity

Legal Services Attorney at Law

First Nations family Advocate Office

Competition # 2023-105 (Repost)

Category: 1-year Full-Time Term

with a possibility of extension

Open Until Filled

Position Summary Under the direction of the First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO), the Legal Services Attorney at Law seeks to enhance access to justice and provide holistic wraparound support for First Nations families in contact with the Child and Family Services (CFS) system by working substantially in the areas of child protection, private guardianship, human rights complaints, and matters before the Office of the Vulnerable Person’s Commission.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist FNFAO-AMC by undertaking innovative legal research which is aimed at supporting broader law reform efforts including efforts aimed at reforming Manitoba’s child protection and CFS systems, encouraging self-government and self-determination of First Nations, and promoting reconciliation.

• Liaising with Manitoba Law Society regarding regulatory compliance.

• Developing public legal education resources regarding child protection processes and rights.

• Assisting FNFAO clients with child protection proceedings.

• Opposing temporary and permanent orders sought by child protection agencies.

• Seeking guardianship orders for family members where appropriate.

• Advocating for adequate visitation schedules for parents and grandparents.

• Advocating for appropriate placements of children in care.

• Assisting clients with private guardianship agreements.

• Representing FNFAO in interventions on matters relevant to the work undertaken by the office.

• Drafting legal documents in support of litigation targeted at systemic reforms.

• Preparing grant applications in areas relevant to justice and child protection.

• Preparing research memorandums and legal opinions on a wide range of topics.

• Developing legal forms for use by FNFAO staff.

• Providing legal information to FNFAO staff.

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Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A law degree from an accredited Canadian Law School or University.

• A member in good standing with the Manitoba Bar Association.

• A minimum of 5-6 years of experience with child protection law.

• Knowledge of statistical methods, techniques, and information to develop analytical frameworks.

• Knowledge of First Nations research methods and procedures.

• Knowledge of First Nations culture, history, treaty, and inherent rights.

• Experience working with First Nations and First Nations organizations or entities.

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrate ability to provide analytical support while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to follow office practices, procedures, and confidentiality.

• Knowledge of First Nation people and Nations.

• Ability to work flexible hours and be able to travel upon request.

• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle.

• Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check, and Child Abuse Checks.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for, qualifications, and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (include a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. Open Until Filled to:

Human Resources

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3

Quote Competition # 2023-105 (repost) in your application.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.

Preference will be given to First Nations people and applicants are asked to self-declare in their cover letter or resume. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

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