Intimate Partner Violence Hot Line Lawyer

Description

COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (CLEA), requires a Lawyer

 CLEA is a registered charity, incorporated in 1984, that helps Manitobans learn about the law and our legal system. Some of our specific programs include:  The Law Phone-In & Lawyer Referral Program, plain language publications, presentations about the law, and webinars.

 Working under the direction of CLEA's Executive Director, the lawyer will:

• staff CLEA’s Victims of Intimate Partner Violence Hot Line

• respond to telephone, e-mail and other requests for information

• make appropriate referrals

• collect and maintain accurate records of services provided

• perform other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

•       lawyer entitled to be licensed to practice in Manitoba

•       excellent understanding of family law, intimate partner violence; knowledge of criminal law and child protection would be an asset

•       excellent verbal and written communication skills

•       ability to handle and give direction to telephone interviews and emails with confidence and sensitivity

CLEA is committed to meeting work/life balance needs.  Benefits include: Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits (after 3 months), RRSP matching, practicing fees and professional liability insurance as well as CBA membership are paid by CLEA.