LAA-26-45 - Duty Counsel Lawyer - Family - Edmonton
About The Position
Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a Full time, Duty Counsel Lawyer- Family in our Edmonton office. This position will appeal to an individual that likes to take initiative, is client focused and is exceptionally strong in delivering high-quality results. As a publicly funded, non-profit organization, Legal Aid Alberta provides affordable legal services in family law, domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense. We are Alberta-wide, with 300 staff and 1,200 private practice lawyers helping people overcome their legal challenges in more than 75 communities across the province.
Requirements
- Law degree from a recognized law school.
- Active member of the Law Society of Alberta.
- Minimum 5 years of related experience in Family law matters in the Court of King’s Bench and Alberta Court of Justice, including but not limited to in the areas of Divorce Act, Family Property Act, Family Law Act, Protection Against Family Violence Act, Alberta Rules of Court and other applicable legislation.
- Familiarity with child welfare proceedings and emergency protection order applications.
- Strong litigation experience.
- Strong client management skills.
- Effective dispute resolution and negotiation skills
- Legal analysis and application of law to relevant facts
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Ability to re-direct emotionally driven clients to a reasonable outcome
- Demonstrated time management and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to manage work in high pressure and high conflict situations
- Ability to investigate facts, identify issues, consider alternative solutions, analyze risk and advise clients on the appropriate course of action
- Understanding of community referral resources available to assist clients in complex situations.
- Successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check and social media screening.
Nice To Haves
- Training and/or experience in settlement of family files from an “interest-based” approach is an asset
- Trial and pre-trial advocacy is an asset
Responsibilities
- Represent clients within professional standards and in accordance with the Rules and Code of Conduct of the Law Society of Alberta and the policies and procedures of LAA.
- Represent clients in family law matters in the Court of King’s Bench, including but not limited to Divorce Act, Family Property Act, Family Law Act, Alberta Rules of Court and other applicable legislations.
- Represent clients in the Alberta Court of Justice for child welfare, family matters and Emergency Protection Order matters.
- High level competence with computer based programs is necessary
- Able to manage high conflict situations
- Complete and accurate statistical record keeping
- Compliance with office policy and procedures
- Participate in performance reviews and staff meetings as required
Benefits
- 8% RRSP employer contribution
- Competitive wage
- Paid professional days
- Paid Vacation days
- Winter closure (paid time off)
- Work life balance
- Health and dental benefits
- Health and wellness accounts
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
