Department

Government of Yukon -> Justice - Litigation Group

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

01 November 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

LE01

Salary

$103,389.00 - $140,410.00

Union

MGT

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This is to fill two one-year term positions in the Litigators Group, Legal Services Branch.

Salary will commensurate with education and experience:

LE01 - $ 103,389 to $140,410 per annum

LE02 - $127,843 to $173,567 per annum

LE03 - $ 138,589 to $188,161 per annum

The Department of Justice employs Legal Counsel who act as litigators and as solicitors. Legal Counsel report either to the Manager, Litigation or to the Manager, Solicitors. Legal Counsel are assigned files that are in line with their primary roles and assigned group but will also handle matters outside of their primary assignments when necessary. These assignments may include a combination of litigator and solicitor work depending on the circumstances.

The primary role for both positions above will be as a litigator in the Litigators Group.

For more information about this position, please contact Lesley Banton, Legal Counsel, Legal Services Branch, at [email protected].

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Honeylette Aton, a/Human Resources Consultant II, at [email protected].

If you need technical support submitting your application, please contact: 867-667-9453 or [email protected].

Please do not email resumes to any of the above addresses; resumes may only be accepted through the e-recruitment application system.

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Experience in the practice of law in the areas of Litigators work
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Yukon; or eligibility for admission to the Law Society of Yukon

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on the following:

We are looking for an experienced and skilled lawyer to provide legal advice, often on short notice. Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, time management, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required for this position. In addition, they must be able to provide legal education to clients and must have the ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Additional Information

Condition of Employment:
• Current member in good standing of the Law Society of Yukon; or be currently eligible for admission in the Law Society of Yukon

Job Requirements:
• Occasional travel in and out of territory
• Some evening and weekend work

Eligibility List

6 months

Post Date

04 September 2026

Close Date

05 October 2026

Job Description

Job Description for LSB Litigator