LAA-25-63 Indigenous Summer Student

Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to filltwoFull-TimeTemporary (4months)IndigenousSummer Studentrole in ourEdmontonoffice and one Full-Time Temporary (4 months)student in position will appeal to an individual that islooking to gain relevant and hands-on experience in criminal and family We AreWe are Legal Aid Alberta. Webelieve inan Albertawhereeveryoneis able tounderstand and protect their legal 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: Calgary Edmonton Fort McMurray Grande Prairie Lethbridge Medicine Hat Red DeerSiksikaNation and work together to serve Albertansprotecting their rights andensuring a fair legal 2020 Legal Aid Alberta hasparticipatedin the Law Society of Albertas Indigenous Summer Student Program (ISSP)Who You AreWorking at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situations. You have excellent communication skills especially in tough are a quick thinker able toprovidesound advice and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. You have effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as enjoy learning new things and can adapt to change DescriptionReporting to theSupervisingLawyer some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to:Provide assistance tostaff lawyers on client files to professional standards andin accordance withthe Rules and Code of Conduct of the Law Society of Alberta and the Rules of LAA. Observe and assistin interviews with Clients Lawyers and Justice Navigators. Assist Duty Counsel Adult and Youth (Including Siksika TsuuTina Calgary Indigenous Court Mental HealthCourtand Drug Treatment Court). Observe and assistEPO Duty Counsel with applications inCourt of to routine matters indocket. Review office processes and procedures specific to each practice area. Assistwith memos opinions review of disclosure and legal research for trials and hearings. Shadow and participatein the Bail Duty Counsel and Experience:Bachelors Degree Completion of first (1L) or second year (2L) of Law SchoolExperience working with Student Legal Services or Student Legal Assistance an assetExperience working with complex clients and/or a vulnerable population an assetKnowledge and Skills:Law school level knowledge of criminal and family law. Law School level legal research writing and drafting legal analysis applicationof law to relevant facts. Problem solving and conflict resolution. A high levelof comfort working with technology and a keen enthusiasm for learning new systems including computer literacy of MS Office and web based legal research tools and other web-based resources. Knowledge of resources available in local areas for complex clientsDemonstrated time management and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines. Ability to manage work in high pressure and high conflict situations. Ability to investigate facts identifyissues consideralternative solutions. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively when working with complex to ApplyIndigenous students wishing to apply must contact the Law Society of Alberta to register for this program and complete the ISSP Student Registration Form. LAA will be accepting both 1L and 2L Students to fill the 2 Edmonton positions and 1Calgary position for are the links:ISSP 1L Employer Listing&ISSP 2L Employer questions about the Law Society ISSP program competition will remain open untilFebruary 6 2026. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be successful candidate willbe requiredto provide an acceptable criminal record check.