Barrister & Solicitor – Family and Surrogate Court Litigation Team (FASCL) Location: Calgary, Alberta. Full time, 36.25 hours per week. Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 1‑3. Salary ranges (bi‑weekly): Civil Crown Counsel 1: $3,947.31 – $4,972.47 (Annual $103,025 – $129,781) Civil Crown Counsel 2: $5,593.60 – $6,926.96 (Annual $145,993 – $180,794) Civil Crown Counsel 3: $7,450.08 – $8,260.75 (Annual $194,447 – $215,605) Job responsibilities include: Representing Children and Family Services on court applications, trials, and appeals in CYFEA matters at all levels of court. Providing legal advice on the CYFEA, the Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, and related Director obligations. Representing the Director of Maintenance Enforcement and the Director under Part 5 of the Income and Employment Supports Act in child support matters. Preparing legal opinions and advice in written and verbal form for ministries and clients, with confidentiality and sensitivity. Drafting explicit, concise legal opinions and court applications. Participating in high‑risk and complex proceedings. Working collaboratively with clients to advance government priorities and assess legal risks.



Co‑ordinating legal advice and services across teams. Reviewing documents for disclosure in legal proceedings. Travelling within Alberta to support clients in regional court locations as necessary. Minimum qualifications: Law degree (LL.B. or JD) and current active membership or immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta. Civil Crown Counsel 1: 0–4 years of experience. Civil Crown Counsel 2: Minimum 4 years of experience. Civil Crown Counsel 3: Minimum 11 years of experience. Desired assets: Knowledge of CYFEA, the Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, Maintenance Enforcement Act, Family Law Act, and Child Support Guidelines. Trial experience in child protection, family law, or criminal contexts. Experience with Constitutional/Aboriginal Law and appeals, judicial reviews, or administrative tribunals. Negotiation and alternative dispute resolution skills. Experience building relationships with clients and stakeholders. Prior crown prosecutor experience is acceptable. Closing date: August 10, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Barrister & Solicitor (Calgary)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Calgary