Lawyer - Family Violence Program

NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH JOB POSTING

Lawyer – Family Violence Program
Internal/External Posting
0.5 EFT (part-time), Permanent Position

Department:                                      Family Violence and Prevention Programs

Position:                                              Lawyer – Family Violence Program

Responsible To:                                  Director of Family Violence and Prevention Programs

Anticipated Start Date:                     April 1, 2026

Union:                                                  Exempt

Anticipated Shift:                               Primarily days; evenings and weekends as needed

Position Summary:

NorWest Co-op Community Health is seeking a Lawyer to support our Family Violence and Prevention Programs. This role focuses on providing legal advice and consultations to individuals affected by family violence. The successful candidate will represent clients who are ineligible for Legal Aid Manitoba and will not take on clients under a Legal Aid certificate.

Education & Licensing

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or other equivalent degree
• Active member in good standing with the Law Society of Manitoba

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Family Law or Child Protection Law, specifically representing survivors of family violence.
• Proven experience in litigation, providing legal advice, and court representation.
• Strong commitment to a trauma-informed, client-centered approach.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic case management systems and timely recording of case details.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Legal Aid Manitoba billing processes is considered an asset.
• Ability to exercise full professional independence in legal decision-making while engaging in appropriate collaboration with program staff.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry checks
• Strict adherence to client confidentiality and PHIA requirements.

Professional Liability Insurance
This is a self-insured profession. The successful candidate must maintain their own professional liability insurance and pay all annual premiums and costs at their own expense.

Please submit your application in confidence to:

Rupsi Parajuli, HR Assistant

NorWest Co-op Community Health, 785 Keewatin St.

Email: rparajuli@norwestcoop.ca

Application Deadline:  March 06, 2026

We thank everyone who expresses interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.