Client recoveries: A roster lawyer’s obligation
This is a reminder that Legal Aid Alberta clients must pay their LAA legal fees before receiving funds from their legal matters. LAA roster lawyers are critical to ensuring this occurs. Under Administrative Policy 5, Section 4.6: “LAA requires lawyers who represent clients on certificates to take steps to protect LAA’s financial interest when those […]
Early closure Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
LAA will close early on Monday, Sept. 30 to allow our teams to participate in an employee learning event. September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic […]
Lawyer Portal restored; Multi-factor login required
We are pleased to inform you that the scheduled maintenance has been completed, and all systems, including the Lawyer Portal and DC Portal, are now fully operational. As a reminder, Multi-Factor Authentication is now required when signing in to the Lawyer Portal. Multi-Factor Authentication Resources Getting started guide FAQ Video tutorial If you experience any […]
Reminder – systems maintenance in September: what you need to know
LAA systems temporarily unavailable or limited use from Sept. 18-23 What is happening? Some of Legal Aid Alberta’s central technology systems, including the Lawyer Portal and DC Portal, will be temporarily unavailable or have limited functionality from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, through to 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. We are conducting a ground-to-cloud data […]
Navigating challenging client relationships
A strong lawyer-client relationship is vital to arriving at the best possible outcome for clients. To help ensure these relationships run smoothly for both lawyers and clients, we offer these tips to help avoid issues that can become harmful to this relationship. Among the strategies we suggest in dealing with difficult client relationships: having a […]
New Legal Aid Agreement reached
To the Legal Aid Alberta Roster, I am pleased to announce to our valued roster lawyers that Legal Aid Alberta, the Government of Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta have finalized a new long-term governance agreement. The new governance agreement will come into effect on September 6, 2024, and continues until September 5, 2029. […]
New legal aid agreement reached
Left to right: Ryan Callioux, KC, board chair, Legal Aid Alberta; Mickey Amery, KC, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Deanna Steblyk, KC, president, Law Society of Alberta. The Government of Alberta, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta have finalized a new long-term governance agreement. Through a collaborative process, Alberta’s […]
Ask A Lawyer: Preparation is the best defence when heading to a trial
Legal Aid Alberta’s experienced lawyers break down the work and planning necessary for a proper defence. Courtroom dramas on TV or in the movies don’t tell the full story. In real life, there is an incredible amount of research and planning required for a lawyer to defend someone in a trial. Legal Aid Alberta […]
Important: Scheduled systems maintenance in September – what you need to know
LAA systems are temporarily unavailable or limited use from Sept. 18-23. What is happening? Some of Legal Aid Alberta’s central technology systems, including the Lawyer Portal, will be temporarily unavailable or have limited functionality from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, through to 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. This ground-to-cloud data migration is scheduled maintenance that […]
Coverage of prison issues
Legal Aid Alberta provides extensive coverage on matters affecting incarcerated individuals. In recognition of Prisoners’ Justice Day on August 10, we’ve compiled a list of prison-related legal issues that LAA covers. Roster lawyers are encouraged to reference and share this information with clients who may need these services. Parole Board Hearings LAA does not cover the initial […]