Investigative Counsel, Alberta

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Canadian Hispanic Bar Association Full time
About the Role

The Canadian Hispanic Bar Association is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Investigative Counsel to join its team. As a key member of the Investigative department, you will play a critical role in protecting the public interest and preserving the fundamental principles of justice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough reviews of information received and make informed decisions relative to process and needs.
  • Research and gather additional information required to arrive at a decision.
  • Review complaints and either resolve them, refer them into the Conduct stream, or dismiss them as a delegate of the Executive Director.
  • Communicate decisions and reasons to complainants.
  • Communicate with lawyers about client service and practice improvements.
  • Identify risk and trends and provide recommendations to management.
  • Remain diplomatic, professional, and non-judgemental when communicating with complainants and lawyers.
  • Prepare dismissals and other correspondence and complete risk assessments as required.
  • Work collaboratively with Conduct Counsel, Legal Counsel, Practice Management Counsel and other Law Society staff to identify appropriate actions.
  • Engage the Investigations department to gather relevant information, as needed.
  • Communicate professionally with key internal and external stakeholders and respond to requests for information in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain working knowledge of the Legal Profession Act, the Rules of the Law Society, and the Code of Conduct, as it pertains to conducting the assessment process.
Requirements
  • LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
  • Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in private practice with significant client exposure in broad areas of law.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate with people diplomatically, tactfully, fairly, and effectively.
  • Ability to prioritize workloads, work under pressure, and adhere to strict deadlines.
  • Interest-based mediation training would be considered an asset.
  • Experience in applying the Law Society's threshold test for discipline or similar regulatory test is an asset.
  • Interested in and capable of growing to meet additional challenges that may be added to this position over time.
About the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association

The Canadian Hispanic Bar Association is a self-governing body for Alberta's lawyers, with a mandate to regulate the profession in the public interest. As a regulator, the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association sets standards and enforces those standards for Alberta lawyers.

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