Government of Alberta
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Barrister & Solicitor (Edmonton)
Description
FASCL is committed to providing a supportive and collegial team environment where lawyers work to provide excellent legal services to our clients. Responsibilities
Represent Children and Family Services in court applications, trials, and appeals in Child Youth & Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA) matters at all court levels. Provide legal advice on the application and interpretation of the CYFEA and Canada’s act regarding First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Children, Youth & Families, and the Directors’ obligations under those acts. Represent the Director of Maintenance Enforcement and the Director under Part5 of the Income and Employment Supports Act in child-support matters at all court levels. Independently prepare and provide legal opinions and advice, both verbal and written, for direct clients and Ministries on confidential matters. Draft accurate, clear, concise, and practical legal opinions. Take part in high-risk, complex proceedings. Work with clients to advance government p...
Represent Children and Family Services in court applications, trials, and appeals in Child Youth & Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA) matters at all court levels. Provide legal advice on the application and interpretation of the CYFEA and Canada’s act regarding First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Children, Youth & Families, and the Directors’ obligations under those acts. Represent the Director of Maintenance Enforcement and the Director under Part5 of the Income and Employment Supports Act in child-support matters at all court levels. Independently prepare and provide legal opinions and advice, both verbal and written, for direct clients and Ministries on confidential matters. Draft accurate, clear, concise, and practical legal opinions. Take part in high-risk, complex proceedings. Work with clients to advance government p...