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Position Details Position Information Position Title Staff Lawyer Research Project Department / Unit Legal Aid Program Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S045-26 Employee Group None Position Type Term Duration of Contract (if applicable) 13 months Employment Type Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 Qualifications Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canadas leading research-intensive university and a driver of the regions intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018. Job Summary Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinic has been in operation since 1970 and is the only community law clinic in Nova Scotia. The Clinic is a unique partnership of community groups, law students, community legal workers, lawyers, and articled clerks working together. In addition to individual representation, the Clinic does community outreach, education, organizing, lobbying and test case litigation to combat injustices affecting persons with low incomes in Nova Scotia. Areas of service include family, criminal, and poverty (administrative) law matters. Preference will be given to applicants who completed the clinical law course. This position will focus on researching and preparing litigation strategies designed to improve the state of mental health treatment in penal institutions. Key Responsibilities Engage in background research such as a jurisdictional scan and interviews with those working in the field. This first stage will ensure DLAS is focusing on areas where there are gaps and where success is most likely. Conduct a jurisdictional scan to identify existing programs and policies in other jurisdictions. Oversee and expand the current Prison Justice community file to ensure thirdyear law students are exposed to and assisting with the work. Build partnerships to maximize focus and expertise. Interview community stakeholders and persons with lived experience to gather ideas, identify gaps, and determine where the greatest need lies. Conduct research in support of advocacy and test litigation. Identify and if needed retain experts to support the advocacy and litigation strategies. Develop law reform papers and circulate to government and political people to build momentum and agreement. Identify potential test cases and frame out litigation. Note Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work inperson on campus. Required Qualifications Practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society, or eligible for admission in a short timeframe, as either a new call or with up to three years experience as a lawyer. Assets A solid track record of advocacy work and knowledge of antioppressive practice. Familiarity with criminal and prison law. A broad perspective on the role of a community law office working in the context of a lowincome community. Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousies core competencies, in particular: SelfAwareness & Professionalism Integrity Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Service Additional Information Application Consideration Applications from university employees and external candidates are given concurrent consideration. Among shortlisted candidates, university employees will be given special consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mikmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who selfidentify as members of one or more of the equitydeserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equitydeserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity . If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here . Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies: 1 Open Date: 03/03/2026 Close Date: 03/17/2026 Open Until Filled: No #J-18808-Ljbffr