Laa-23-14 - Epo/immigration Duty Counsel
4 weeks ago
Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a Full-Time Temporary (12 months), Immigration and EPO Duty Counsel position in our Calgary office. This position will appeal to an individual that is familiar with the King’s Bench Emergency Protection Order process and Immigration Law, likes to take initiative, is client-focused, and is exceptionally strong in delivering high-quality results.
Who We Are
We are Legal Aid Alberta. We believe in an Alberta where everyone is able to understand and protect their legal rights. As a publicly funded, non-profit organization, we provide affordable legal services in family law, domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense. We are Alberta-wide: Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, Siksika Nation, and Wetaskiwin. We work together to serve Albertans, protecting their rights and ensuring a fair legal process.
Who You Are
Working at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situations. You have excellent communication skills, especially in tough situations. You are an expert in Family law, particularly with Emergency Protection Orders. You are also familiar with Child Welfare, the representation of children in high conflict family law matters and general Family Law matters. You are a quick thinker, able to provide sound advice, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. You have effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as enjoy learning new things and can adapt to change quickly. You care deeply about the success of our team and have a solid understanding of our organization’s mission and values.
**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Legal Services Manager, some of the key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage King’s Bench Emergency Protection Orders (KB EPO) Review files
- Carry end to end responsibilities of managing KB EPO review files from initial acceptance of the files to the conclusion the review process
- Carry end to end responsibilities of managing EPO Viva Voce Hearing files
- Manage and organize monthly EPO team meetings
- Support other areas of the family law team
- Review and provide legal opinions on authorization requests under LAA Rules and Tariff.
- Representation at administrative tribunals including the Immigration and Refugee Board, and at the Federal Court of Canada.
- Able to manage high conflict situations
- Negotiate competent resolutions of files to achieve early, cost effective and lasting outcomes for clients
- Complete and accurate statistical record keeping
- 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
- Active member of the Law Society of Alberta
- Minimum 2 years of experience in practice area of Immigration Law and 2 years experience in Emergency Protection Orders within Family Law.
- Strong litigation experience
**Knowledge and Skills**:
- Rules of Court, Protection Against Family Violence Act, Family Law Act, Family Property Act, Divorce Act, and Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act
- Administrative review hearings, Immigration and Refugee Act.
- Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiation skills
- Advocacy, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
- 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, 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 assist complex situations
What We Offer
Perks for working with us
- Competitive wage
- 8% RRSP employer contribution
- Health and dental benefits
- Health and wellness accounts
- Paid vacation time
- Holiday closure (paid time off)
- Professional days (paid time off)
- Individual Professional development budget
- Employee assistance program
How to Apply
**Requirements**:
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