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• Employer: Department of Justice Canada - BC Regional OfficeLocation: Vancouver, BC and Victoria, BCJob Title: LP-02 Counsel InventoryClosing Date: Friday, May 31, 2019This job posting is available to Canadians across the country and were hoping to share on your job opportunity page. Please see the links below in both English and French that identify candidates to apply online via the link.
  
  The posting is open until May 31, 2019.
  
  English: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1236220&toggleLanguage=en
  
  French: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1236220&toggleLanguage=fr
  
  Summary: LP-02, Counsel, Inventory
  
  In addition to regular litigation positions in Vancouver, positions in Victoria are being staffed for the purpose of an Aboriginal rights and title claim that is set for a 300 day hearing in the BCSC commencing in 2019. Counsel hired in Victoria will form a core part of the litigation team for the duration and will be dedicated to trial work, including witness and document preparation, research and occasional court appearances. A Department of Justice satellite office will be established in Victoria for the duration of the trial and will consist of paralegals and legal assistants in addition to counsel. Litigation team members from Vancouver will work out of the Victoria satellite office on a rotating basis as well. The Department of Justice is often described as Canada's largest and most prestigious law firm. The Department makes and upholds federal laws and is the guardian of the Canadian justice system. By setting for itself the highest standards of integrity, fairness and professionalism, the Department of Justice has earned a reputation as a leader within the legal community.
  
  Applications will be pulled from the system and considered in the following order: January 14, 2019 March 11, 2019 May 31, 2019 (final pull, inventory is closed)
  
  
• Employer: Public Prosecution Service of CanadaLocation: Iqaluit, NUJob Title: CounselClosing Date: Sunday, March 31, 2019

  The Nunavut Regional Office of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada is looking for qualified Counsel to join our office in Iqaluit. As Counsel working in Nunavut, you will join a dedicated team in a collaborative environment. You will quickly gain a breadth of knowledge and experience as you work on a variety of legal files from the most serious Criminal Code offences to fishing infractions. You will also have the unique opportunity to travel the territory on circuit to various communities.
  
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• Employer: Wickwire HolmLocation: Halifax, NSJob Title: Associate, Labour and Employment PracticeClosing Date: Friday, December 14, 2018Wickwire Holm is hiring an Associate in its Labour and Employment Practice Group.
  
  Experience in labour and employment law is preferred, but not necessary. We are interested in fit more than experience.  We have a great team who are very willing to work with the right lawyer to teach them what they need to know to succeed.