Lawyers
Join an exceptional legal team
Demand for legal aid never stops. Chances to contribute are endless. Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers help youth and adults involved in the criminal justice system, families going through separation and divorce, children who have been removed from their homes, and refugee claimants. They provide representation at bail hearings, provide free duty counsel services at provincial courts and the legal assistance people need to escape family violence.
Legal aid lawyers are raising the bar
Whether you have 20 years at the bar or are new to the field, there’s always room at LAA to expand your legal skills, insights, and impact. Here, you will be part of a collective of smart, decisive, innovative, and trustworthy legal professionals.
Practice with confidence
People who depend on legal aid face increasingly difficult life circumstances and our lawyers work extremely hard to support them. At LAA, we provide the recognition, support and tools lawyers need to take on complex clients and trials. Here, you will earn competitive salary and benefits, retirement savings options, and enjoy mental health resources, ample vacation, bonus days and more.
There’s comfort here in a legal career
The way society works has changed and so have we. Being happy with your career is not only about the work you’re doing – it’s also about how you’re doing it. At LAA, you’ll find flexible, supportive work environments – both in-office and remotely – so you can provide clients with the highest quality representation and achieve your personal goals.
Perks & Benefits
While LAA offers competitive salary rates, when you join our team, you’ll also receive a comprehensive benefits package.
Health and Dental Coverage
SunLife extended health and dental coverage, covered 80% by LAA.
Life Insurance
SunLife life insurance, covered 80% by LAA.
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Options
A generous employer contribution and options to choose from mean you can set yourself up to retire on your terms.
Health and Personal Spending Accounts
Yearly spending accounts provided, so you don’t have to pay out of pocket for things like gym memberships, extra medical or dental care, physiotherapy, massage and more.
Maternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
Growing your family is an important life step, if you choose it – LAA offers maternity, parental and adoption leave for parents.
Vacation and Holidays
Three weeks of paid vacation to start, along with all statutory holidays and a one-week Christmas break.
Flexible Work Environment
Remote and hybrid work arrangements available, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
Health and Wellness Programs
Free health and wellness programs and resources to help you keep a healthy mind and body through HumanaCare.
Professional Days
Paid ‘Professional Days’ allow you to focus on growing your career outside of the workplace.
Bonus Days
Paid 'Bonus Days’ off each calendar year to do whatever your heart desires!
Professional Fees
All of your Law Society of Alberta, ALIA Insurance and other membership fees covered by LAA.
Work with the best
Bjoern Wolkmann
Staff Lawyer, Certificates and Standards
“For any lawyer that loves the law and wants to litigate it on its own merits, not worrying about overhead or having to focus on making money for the firm, it’s a great place to practice criminal law.”
Carla Hopfner
Staff Lawyer, Family
“I feel like we’re making a difference. We’re really on the front lines, and we’re supported in that work—not only professionally, but personally as well.”
Be a part of the impact
Legal Aid Alberta is home to the province’s only:
- Duty Counsel services
- Justice of the Peace Bail Program
- Award-winning Emergency Protection Order Program (EPOP)
- Lawyer panels in Youth Criminal Law, Child Representation, Complainant Counsel, Major Cases and Child Welfare
Who you can be:
Assessment Team Lawyer
Bail Hearing Lawyer
Duty Counsel Lawyer
Legal Management
Certificate Lawyer
Advisory/General Counsel
What can you do?
Criminal Law (Youth and Adult)
Assist adults (18+) and youth (12-17) who have been charged with a crime. Currently, adult criminal matters account for approximately 80 per cent of LAA cases. Working with criminal law cases, you will provide access to justice for Albertans facing serious consequences of imprisonment, loss of livelihood or removal from Canada, while ensuring that clients’ legal and human rights are being respected.
Family Law
Guide and represent Albertans dealing with family and child welfare matters. You will assist clients with client protection, child welfare, representation of children, parental custody, access and parenting orders, and child and spousal support.
Immigration Law
Help newcomers and non-citizens with legal actions such as refugee claims, judicial reviews of refugee claims, detention reviews and appeals, among other things. You’ll work directly with immigrants and refugees who have come to Canada in hopes of improving their lives, better providing for their families or seek refuge from violence and persecution.