CRIMINAL TRIAL GROUP LAWYER
CRIMINAL TRIAL GROUP LAWYER
Calgary, AB
Who we’re looking for
As a Lawyer with our Criminal Trial Group at Legal Aid Alberta, you will help drive the future of our organization. You play an important role in developing a talented and diverse Legal Aid Alberta team province-wide. You will find exceptional people who share our values and passion, supporting our mission to help Alberta’s most disadvantaged.
In addition, you will participate in a pilot project to commence in certain locations across Alberta to provide LAA’s Indigenous clients with continuity in legal services support from the moment they are charged. LAA’s Indigenous strategy is focused on providing holistic support to Indigenous clients from the beginning, including a Staff Lawyer experienced in Indigenous issues that can, if required, take the matter to trial as part of the Criminal Trial Group.
As part of LAA’s Indigenous strategy, this Lawyer will work closely with Duty Counsel to support specific court jurisdictions and communities to support individuals charged in that community.
What you will be doing
Reporting to the Legal Services Manager, the key responsibilities of the Criminal Trial Group Lawyer position is to:
Provide holistic legal services support to clients.
Resolution and negotiation with the Crown on behalf of the client on criminal matters.
Litigate at various court levels, including appeals (travel expected).
Conduct assigned files to 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.
Complete and accurate statistical, time entry, and record keeping.
Compliance with office policy and procedures.
Participate in performance and staff meetings as required.
Qualifications
Education:
o Law degree from a recognized law school.
o An active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
Experience:
o Minimum 5 years of experience in criminal law as a Defense Lawyer.
o Extensive experience conducting criminal Defense trials.
o Recent Criminal Law Practice with a particular focus on Indigenous experience and issues within the criminal justice system including familiarity with Gladue reports and Indigenous support. services.
Perks of working with us
• Competitive wage
• RRSP employer contribution
• Paid holidays
• Health and dental benefits
How to apply
Click on Apply Now. You can also send your resume and cover letter to careers@legalaid.ab.ca. Reference posting number LAA -23-26.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The successful candidate will e required to provide a clear criminal record.
About Legal Aid Alberta
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, with 300 staff and 1,200 private practice lawyers helping people overcome their legal challenges in more than 75 communities across the province.
Website: www.legalaid.ab.ca.