Enhancing efficiency by streamlining newsletter delivery for roster lawyers
We are pleased to announce a significant improvement aimed at optimizing our services for roster lawyers. Starting August 1, we will be integrating the Roster Report mailing list with the Lawyer Portal, resulting in a seamless experience for roster lawyers. Here’s what you need to know: As soon as you join the roster, you will […]
We kindly request your assistance in maintaining up-to-date client information
As you may be aware, many of our clients lack reliable contact details when initially applying for our services. Please be aware that when an offer is issued by our Contact Centre, it includes all the contact information we currently have on file for that particular client. However, there are instances where new information becomes […]
Unlock extra hours on summary, indictable and major files
If you work on summary, indictable and major files, you can benefit from a presumptive maximum of extra hours. They should comprise a detailed timesheet showing that combined hours, associated with the claimed blocks, do not sufficiently cover the time spent on the file. Please be advised that only the timesheet that specifies the work […]
Ask a Lawyer: Legal challenges when co-parenting during the summer
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Sunaina Kakkar joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about the challenges co-parents face during the summer and how overseas travel works when parents are in conflict. Summer is officially here: For kids, this is a time for fun activities with friends and family, to try new and exciting […]
Criminal tariffs and fees become billable in isolated and specialty courts
The modernized Legal Aid Alberta Tariff, which came into effect on April 1, 2023, embodies changes in Alberta’s ever-evolving legal landscape. Tariff items 11.16 (Mental Health Court fee) 11.17 (Indigenous Court fee) and 11.18 (Isolated Court fee) aim to recognize the extra time and attention that go into files appearing in certain specialty courtrooms. They […]
New Tariff certificates briefly impacted by software update
Please be advised of a software modernization affecting all certificates issued under the new Tariff from April 1, 2023 onward. For the time being, this change allows no information on the number of hours or dollar amount of disbursements that lawyers are requesting to be brought forward with the request. The matter is being promptly […]
Roster lawyer’s guide to hourly case management
With the release of the new Legal Aid Alberta Tariff on April 1, 2023, roster lawyers are no longer able to request substantial additional hours on files. Instead, for most files, the amount of time allotted in the new tariff will compensate you for the time that you’ve reasonably spent on your matter. However, […]
Criminal Tariff 11.01 explained (Court of Justice Fees)
To help you make the most of your time in managing your practice, we’d like to provide some clarification regarding 11.01. Please note that all three steps are required to be able to invoice this tariff. Interviewed client. Appeared in the Court of Justice on the client’s behalf. Obtained disclosure (with the consent of the […]
Advancing client advocacy: The crucial role of ongoing legal training and education
Legal Aid Alberta is working to ensure high-quality legal representation for parents and guardians involved in the child welfare system. Last month, more than 100 lawyers from across Alberta attended Legal Aid Alberta’s free full-day training session on child welfare law, learning how they can best support parents and guardians involved in the child […]
Ask a Lawyer: Healing and peacemaking at Edmonton Indigenous Court
Edmonton’s Indigenous court is an opportunity for healing, peacemaking and community support for Indigenous people in the justice system. Edmonton’s Indigenous court is distinct from your typical docket court – aside from the accused, defence counsel, prosecutor and judge, this court process also involves an Elder, a caseworker, an eagle staff and even a […]