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ARTICLING POSITIONS
CLERKING AT THE COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH FOR SASKATCHEWAN
Two law clerk positions are available with the Court of Queen's Bench in Saskatchewan. One clerk will be assigned to Saskatoon and the other to Regina. Both will work with all Judges of the Court.
EMPLOYMENT TERM: June 2011 to May 2012.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 14, 2010
FINANCIAL BENEFITS:
- Salary - $3,651.00 per month and holiday pay in lieu of annual holidays.
- 12 scheduled days off per year
- Hours of work, leave of absence, etc. are governed by public service regulations that apply to temporary
employees
- Reimbursement pursuant to government policy for travel and accommodation authorized by the Chief Justice
- Time off with pay during attendance at the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED) Bar
Admissions Program (Sask)
- Reimbursement for articles of clerkship and CPLED program fees
- $300.00 allowance per law clerk for legal education and participation in Law Society, Canadian Bar Association and Continuing Legal Education events approved by the Chief Justice
PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS:
- Introduction to practice before the Courts involving a broad spectrum of the law
- Introduction to criminal and civil jury trials, Chambers practice, judicial reviews, Family Law Division practice, various facets of commercial law practice
- Practical experience during the 12-month employment term: one month with either the Legal Aid office or Crown prosecutors' office and one month with a private law firm
- Fully computerized office with access to various legal databases (including QL)
DUTIES:
- Research points of law and prepare legal briefs under the direction of the Chief Justice and Judges of the Court
- Carry out special study projects in designated areas of the law
- Review materials filed in support of ex parte and Chamber applications and attend applications and trials
- Assist in the review of the practice and procedure employed by the Court and the operation of the Rules of
Court
- Assist in organizing, conducting and preparing materials for seminars for Judges and judicial staff
- Observe Pre-Trial Conferences and debrief with the judge. Students must maintain strict confidence respecting all
private and confidential matters arising during the term of articles with the Court
- The referees must send the confidential reference letters directly to the Court
APPLICATIONS:
Applications should be sent to
The Honourable Mr. Justice M.D. Popescul
Court House
520 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 3G7
Tel: (306) 933-5155
Applications must include:
- curriculum vitae;
- transcript of marks;
- three letters of reference.
Applications will be received up to May 14,2010.
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