Role Description Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is seeking to fill a full-time 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. Reporting to the JP Bail Manager, some of the key responsibilities include: - Duty Counsel representation in accordance with professional standards and 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. Qualifications - 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. Requirements - 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. Benefits - 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. - 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. Additional Requirements - Successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check and social media screening.

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