Manager - Major Cases & Conflicts

Legal Aid Saskatchewan (LAS) is recruiting three (3) full-time, permanent Managers – Major Cases & Conflicts to join our organization. These leadership roles offer a unique opportunity to combine high-level criminal litigation, people leadership, and mentorship within an access-to-justice organization. Reporting to the Director, Private Bar Services, each Manager will oversee Major Cases & Conflicts operations while maintaining an active practice involving the most serious, complex, and high-jeopardy criminal matters across Saskatchewan. Why work for us? At LAS, we are committed to ensuring access to justice for all, and we believe in the power of advocacy to change lives. Joining our team means being part of a province-wide organization that values compassion, collaboration, courage and commitment. Our competitive salary for these positions is in the range of $145,829.39 - $203,233.84 based on years of relevant experience and Call to Bar years, plus a 6% stipend**.** In addition to salary, our generous and comprehensive benefit package includes employer’s paid extended health & dental family coverage; paid sick time; three weeks of paid vacation at the start, plus scheduled or earned days off (12 SDOs or 26 EDOs per year for support staff and 12 SDOs per year for lawyers); 14 Statutory holidays; pension match 6.35%; relocation assistance if applicable and more. For more information visit: legalaid.sk.ca/about/careers/ Responsibilities Leadership & Operations

• Lead and oversee a Major Cases & Conflicts team, including lawyers and administrative staff
• Evaluate, triage, and assign major case and conflict matters
• Establish clear work standards, manage performance, and support professional development
• Mentor staff lawyers and private bar counsel, fostering excellence in major case practice
• Contribute to the development of a Centre of Excellence in major cases
• Advise senior leadership on major case strategy, trends, and capacity
• Oversee case data, timekeeping, and modern digital case management practices

Major Case Criminal Practice Carry a complex criminal caseload including major cases, conflicts, and appealsProvide criminal defence services at all levels of court, including Provincial Court, King’s Bench, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of CanadaAppear across multiple geographic locations, including remote court pointsDevelop innovative defence strategies in complex and novel areas of criminal lawConduct client meetings and provide clear, timely, and professional legal advicePerform advanced legal research and draft high-quality legal documentsContribute to law reform initiatives and criminal law educationMaintain fully electronic files and model excellence in digital legal practice Position Requirements LL.B. or J.D. from a recognized universityMember in good standing with the Law Society of SaskatchewanMinimum 7 years of criminal litigation experience, including major casesStrong courtroom advocacy at all levels of courtExceptional written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated ability to manage people, workloads, and complex filesProficiency with legal research tools, MS Office, and digital practice managementValid Class 5 driver’s license and ability to travel, including remote locationsComfort travelling in small/chartered aircraft for circuit court workSuccessful completion of a criminal record checkAssets Previous people-management experienceExperience mentoring junior lawyers or articling studentsInterest in legal education, ethics, and criminal law development CORE COMPETENCIESLeadership: willingness and ability to accept responsibility. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with coworkers. Showing empathy and care for others. Being compassionate, collaborative, courageous, and committed.

• Dependability and Reliability: dependability to handle duties and assignments; is committed, skilled and responsible.
• Client Service: leads by example and promotes a client centric culture and ensures alignment with best practices and LAS’ expectations.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: expresses ideas respectfully, concisely, and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
• Leading Self: is aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and their impact on others.
• Cooperation and Attitude with Others: acts with integrity and respect and works together for a common purpose.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. PI281222557