Help inform lawyer portal improvements
In 2025, Legal Aid Alberta is focused on improving the lawyer portal to help you manage and invoice certificates more efficiently and make it easier to work with LAA. While there will be continuing enhancements over the next 6-18 months, we want to make sure we target the most important improvements first – and then […]
Helping Albertans take their first steps toward justice is on Sarah’s daily to-do list
“Hello, thank you for calling Legal Aid Alberta. May I have your date of birth and name, please?” This is how Sarah begins her morning shift and every phone call as a Contact Centre Intake Officer (CCIO) at Legal Aid Alberta. At 8:15 a.m., Sarah answers her first call, ready to help and make a […]
Enhancements to help you hit the ground running in 2025
At Legal Aid Alberta, we believe an important measure of success is the satisfaction and trust of our stakeholders. That’s why we are committed to enhancing our services and making your interactions with LAA effective and efficient. To ensure you can hit the ground running in 2025, here is a list of key improvements to the roster and client […]
Careers at Legal Aid Alberta: Duty Counsel
Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a full-time lawyer for Duty Counsel representation in Grande Prairie, AB. This is an exciting opportunity to provide vital access to justice in a vibrant community. This position will appeal to an individual who likes to take initiative, is client-focused, and is exceptionally strong in delivering high-quality results. […]
Ask a Lawyer: Protecting Albertans’ rights at police stations, 24-7
Imagine this scenario: After a night out, someone accepts a ride home from an acquaintance. Along the way, police pull the car over – and it turns out the vehicle was stolen. Everyone in the car is taken into custody and potentially faces serious criminal charges. Who do you call for help? Legal […]
Apply now: Child Representation Panel
Representation of children in high-conflict parenting matters is a mandated service under Legal Aid Alberta’s Governance Agreement and a priority area of practice. To ensure that counsel who are taking on these specialized files have the necessary training and experience, LAA established the Child Representation Panel in April, 2022 with a panel term of three […]
Gift-wrapped for you: The 12 Months of Ask a Lawyer
For Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers, the season of giving lasts all year. In addition to protecting Albertans’ legal rights 24/7, our staff lawyers share their knowledge and insights on legal issues as guests on Global Edmonton’s morning news program once a month. Our lawyers bring their expertise and experience to a vast audience, providing […]
Navigating holiday travel and coparenting
As the holiday season approaches, many families experiencing separation or divorce face important questions regarding travel with children. Co-parents must consider various legal and logistical factors whether planning a trip to Disneyland, Newfoundland, or a local holiday concert. In December, Alberta’s family courts tend to be overwhelmed with cases involving co-parenting, holiday schedules, and travel […]
Co-parenting tips for holiday harmony
The first holiday following a separation is particularly challenging for families trying to establish co-parenting arrangements, according to Legal Aid Alberta family lawyers. Even long-separated families may face resistance from one parent, despite having a holiday plan in place. However, there are ways to reach an agreement that allows both parties to co-exist amicably. Always […]
How and when to use Tariff Item 13.10 – Preparation for Civil Trial
While Tariff item 13.10 is called “Preparation for Trial,” its intended use is broader than just for trials in Court of Justice and Court of King’s Bench. It can also be used for preparation for other types of oral hearings, such as: Interim oral hearing in Court of Justice Child Welfare initial custody hearing Court […]