Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a permanent full time Legal Assessment Team Manager in our Edmonton office. 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
Reporting to the Director, Certificate & Assessment Services and working as part of an integrated team, the Legal Assessment Team Manager will be responsible to develop and implement processes and procedures to deliver effective and innovative legal assessment services across the province. This role will be responsible for transforming data results for a specified area of law into business insights used for decision-making and strategic planning. This position supports and leads a team of lawyers and non-lawyers. This position will also support the Director, Certificate & Assessment Services with their role and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, daily tasks and oversight of current teams reporting to the Director.
Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Certificate & Assessment Services some of the key responsibilities include:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Law Degree
• Minimum 7 years experience in Family and Criminal Law Required
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Justice System, legal terminology and Community Service Agencies

KNOWLEDGE:

• Familiar with databases and various computer applications such as case management software.
• Excellent working knowledge of criminal or family, including:
  o Legal processes and relevant legislation.
  o Rules of Court and court proceedings.
  o Youth Criminal Justice Act.

o Criminal Code and sentencing.

• Excellent understanding of court room and administrative processes.
• Legal analysis and application of law to relevant facts.
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal & communication (written and oral) skills, including the ability to express ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with lawyers and non-lawyers in a fast paced, high stress environment.

Extensive research and technical skills with the ability to investigate facts, identify issues, ascertain organizational objectives, consider alternative solutions, analyse risk and advise clients and/or LAA on the appropriate course of action.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills including the ability to deal with conflicting or urgent priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and general management skills.
• Maturity, tact and good judgment, particularly when clients are in conflict or crisis.
• Understand issues arising when dealing with persons from diverse cultures, persons from low-income or other disadvantaged groups and persons in distress.
• Ability to use web-based legal research tools and other web-based resources.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for improving access to justice

What We Offer

Perks of working with us

• Competitive wage
• RRSP employer contribution
• Health and dental benefits
• Health and wellness accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Hybrid work opportunities
• Team environment
• Work Life Balance

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 chec

Please refer the Job description for details