Juriste - Legal Advisor (M/F)

4 weeks ago

Grande Prairie, Canada Legal Aid AB Full time
h3>LAA-24-47 - Duty Counsel Lawyer - Grande Prairie

Friday, November 1, 2024

Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a full-time Lawyer for Duty Counsel representation in Grande Prairie, AB. This position will appeal to an individual that likes to take initiative, is client-focused, and is exceptionally strong in delivering high-quality results.

Who We Are

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.

Job Description

Reporting to the Legal Services Manager, some of the key responsibilities include:

  • Conduct of assigned files to professional standards and in accordance with the Rules and Code of Conduct of the Law Society of Alberta and the Rules of LAA.
  • Duty Counsel representation to professional standards and in accordance with the Rules and Code of Conduct of the Law Society of Alberta and the Rules of LAA.
  • Compliance with office policy and procedures.
  • Participate in performance and staff meetings as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Law degree from a recognized law school.
  • An active member of the Law Society of Alberta.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in youth, criminal, family, immigration, and/or litigation practice preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Rules of Court, and youth, criminal, and family law legislation.
  • Legal research, writing and drafting, legal analysis, preparation of court documents, and application of law to relevant facts.
  • Advocacy, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
  • A high level of comfort working with technology and a keen enthusiasm for learning new systems including, computer literacy in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM), web-based legal research tools, and other web-based resources.
  • Ability to investigate facts, identify issues, ascertain organizational objectives, consider alternative solutions, analyze risk and advise clients and/or LAA on the appropriate course of action.
  • Understanding of community resources available to complex clients.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive to circuit court locations.

What We Offer

Perks for working with us

  • Competitive wage
  • RRSP with 8% employer contribution
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Health and wellness accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Winter/Christmas closure (paid time off)

How to Apply

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