Barrister&Solicitor, Edmonton

Job Title: Barrister&Solicitor Job Requisition ID: 84268 Ministry: Justice Location: Edmonton or Calgary Full or Part-Time: Full time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: 1 or more Temporary or Permanent positions Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 1-3Salary: Civil Crown Counsel 1: $3,947.31 to $4,972.47 bi-weekly ($103,025 - $129,781/year) Civil Crown Counsel 2: $5,593.60 to $6,926.96 bi-weekly ($145,993 - $180,794/year) Civil Crown Counsel 3: $7,450.08 to $8,260.75 bi-weekly ($194,447 - $215,605/year)

Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, Legal Services Division, is responsible for providing quality legal advice to the Government of Alberta. Within the Division, the Family and Surrogate Court Litigation Team (FASCL) provides legal services and advice to Children and Family Services, Assisted Living and Social Services and the Maintenance Enforcement Program on complex and sensitive issues. FASCL also acts as the Central Authority with respect to Hague Convention matters (International Child Abduction).

Role Responsibilities

Representing Children and Family Services on court applications, trials, and appeals in Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA) matters, in all levels of court,

Providing legal advice on the application and interpretation of the CYFEA and of Canada’s Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families and the Director’s obligations under those Acts,

Representing the Director of Maintenance Enforcement, and the Director under Part 5 of the Income and Employment Supports Act in all levels of court on child support matters,

Providing support and independently preparing and providing legal opinions/advice in verbal and written form for the direct client and client ministries on matters with confidentiality and sensitivity,

Drafting accurate, clear, concise, and practical legal opinions,

Involvement in proceedings on matters with high risk and complexity,

Working with clients to advance government priorities,

Assessing legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies,

Working collaboratively to coordinate legal advice and services,

Reviewing and assessing documents for disclosure within legal proceedings,

Travelling within Alberta to represent and support the client in regional court locations as required

Core Competencies

Agility:

Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.

Drive for Results:

Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.

Develop Self and Others:

Desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and others.

Build Collaborative Environments:

Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Develop Networks:

Proactively builds networks, connects and builds trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Systems Thinking:

Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other areas.

Creative Problem Solving:

Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required.

You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.

Civil Crown Counsel 1: 0-4 years of legal experience.

Civil Crown Counsel 2: Minimum of 4 years of legal experience.

Civil Crown Counsel 3: Minimum of 11 years of legal experience.

Preferred Experience

Experience and familiarity with the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, Maintenance Enforcement Act, Family Law Act and Child Support Guidelines.

Trial experience (either in the child protection, family law or criminal contexts).

Knowledge of Constitutional/Aboriginal Law.

Litigation experience with the Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench.

Experience with appeals, judicial reviews, and/or administrative tribunals.

Experience with negotiation and alternate dispute resolution.

Experience in building relationship with clients and stakeholders.

Previous experience with crown prosecutor is acceptable.

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