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LAA-26-63- JP Bail Lawyer- Alberta -18 Month Temp

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Calgary Office, 605 5 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is seeking to fill a full-time 18 month temporary position for a Justice of the Peace (JP) Bail Duty Counsel Lawyer. This is a Remote Work position that can be filled anywhere in Alberta. 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. Who You Are Working at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situation. You have excellent communication skills especially in tough situations. You’re computer-savvy and more organized than anyone you know. Fast-paced work environments give you a rush and you’re always up for a challenge. You love learning new things, solving problems, and can adapt to change quickly. You care deeply about the success of our team and our organization.

Job Description

Reporting to the JP Bail Manager, some of the key responsibilities include

Duty Counsel representation in accordance with professional standards in accordance with the Rules and Code of Conduct of the Law Society of Alberta and the policies and procedures of LAA. Help clients prepare a Bail plan to address the Crown concerns and support their release Negotiate with Crown counsel on behalf of the accused for the purposes of Bail. Provide representation to the accused for JP Bail hearings Assist individuals on ‘Brydges’ calls to provide legal advice upon arrest and detention Complete and accurate statistical record keeping in keeping with LAA’s strategic priority of accountability. Compliance with office policy and procedures. Participate in performance and staff meetings as required.

Education and Experience:

Law Degree from a recognized law school

Active Practicing member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta

Minimum 2 years criminal law experience  

 

Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated working knowledge of current Canadian criminal law, with a focus on bail law Working knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act Familiarity with immigration law and Canadian Border Security Agency procedures including Immigration Enforcement, Removal Orders and CBSA powers an asset Familiarity with Mental Health Act detentions and Mental Health Review Panel procedures an asset Alternative dispute resolution and negotiation skills Excellent understanding of court procedures and processes Excellent understanding of arrest and criminal procedure Well-developed advocacy, problem solving, communication, and conflict resolution skills A high level of comfort working with technology and integrated platforms and a keen enthusiasm for learning new IT systems Working fluency in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word), Webex, web-based legal research tools, and other web-based resources Willingness and aptitude to work with clients who have complex needs either through frequent requests for alternate representation, physical or mental disability, substance abuse, or living situations that impair their ability to resolve legal matters The JP Bail Team assists our valuable clients 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Encouraging and promoting work-life balance, this team follows a 9-day rotational shift schedule Day shifts: 8 am to 4 pm Evening shifts: 4 pm to midnight 3 days off Overnight Brydges: midnight to 8 am approximately every 18 weeks

Annual Salary Range: $93,000 - $150,000 

What We Offer: Perks of working with us

RRSP employer contribution Health and dental benefits Health and wellness accounts Employee assistance program Hybrid work opportunities Team environment

How to Apply

If you got excited at the prospect of being a part of our team when you reviewed this posting and you meet the minimum qualifications, please select ‘Apply Now’ to create your candidate profile. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check and social media screening.

 

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