Complaint Dismissal Appeals (CDA) Coordinator (Legal Assistant) - 12 Month Limited Term

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COMPL001475 Posted : August 25, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations

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The Law Society of Alberta (Law Society) regulates the legal profession inthe publicinterest. In alignment with the Law Society’s vision, mission, and strategic plan, the Tribunal Office provides support to adjudicative tribunals thatoperatewithin the Law Societypursuant tothe Legal Profession Act of Alberta. The office is managed by Tribunal Counsel, who reports directly to the Executive Director of the Law Society. The Complaint Dismissal Appeals Coordinator (CDA Coordinator) will coordinate all aspects of the Complaint Dismissal Appeals process which occurs on a regular basis. Thisincludes:receiving the appeals, organizing the appeal record, canvassing,schedulingand assigning the appeals toBenchersand providing support to Benchers during the consideration of the appeal.The CDA Coordinator will alsoassistwith scheduling and coordinating Pre-Hearing Conferences, and other Tribunal Office proceedings asrequired, including preparing and distributing materials, communicating with participants, andmaintainingrelated records. The CDA Coordinator will be familiar with contentin order toliaise with Benchers,staffand members of the public. In addition, the CDA Coordinator coordinates all Practice Review Committee (PRC)meeting, including scheduling meetings, assigning matters to committee members, preparing materials, overseeing meetinglogisticsand drafting the decisions. The CDA Coordinator may also provide back-up support to the Pre-Hearing Coordinator and must be capable of performing the Pre-Hearing Coordinator’s duties as required. Success in this position requires excellent writing skills, attention to detail and time management skills,



and the ability to communicate and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities

The Complaint Dismissal Appeals Coordinatorwill: Scheduleand coordinate Complaint Dismissal Appeals, PRC meetings, Pre-Hearing Conferences (PHC)and other Tribunal Office proceedings asrequired. Canvass, schedule, and assign matters to Benchers, lay Benchers, adjudicators, committee members, and other participants, as applicable. Prepare and distribute materials for Complaint Dismissal Appeal Panel, PRC meetings, PHC meetings and other assigned hearings or proceedings. Maintain appeal,PRCand PHCrecord, including tracking key dates, assigneddecision-makers, materials,outcomesand nextsteps. Coordinateschedulinglogistics, including calendar invitations, participantcommunications. Hearings/PHC details,deadlinesand related follow up. Ensureappropriate disseminationof Appeal Panel decision, PRC meeting decision, PHC decisions and other Tribunal Office decisions or outcomes asrequired. Provide back-up to Pre-Hearing Coordinator as needed. Have a working knowledge of the Legal Profession Act, Rules of the Law Society of Alberta and Code ofConduct. Developandmaintainan understanding of administrative law processes, Tribunal Officeproceduresand confidentiality requirements. Prepare and complete required reports along with updating the Law Society database andrecords. Ensure process manuals areup-to-date,identifyopportunities for continuous improvement in Tribunal Office processes and procedures, and implement approvedchanges. Maintaina team-oriented relationship and coordinate as necessary with other departments,committeesandstaff.



Maintainprofessional working relationships with the President, President-Elect, Benchers, committee volunteers, adjudicators, and all Law Society staff. Complete other tasks as assigned. Qualifications

Administrative or Legal Assistant Diploma, Paralegaldiplomaand minimum of five years of relevant experience Excellent grammar, spelling, editing/proofing and other written communication skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Exceptional attention to detail and maintenance of a high standard of work product Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment and work independently, as well as contribute to a team atmosphere Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative to meet goals Excellent computer skills –minimumrequirement of intermediate skills in Word, Excel,Outlookand Adobe. Ability to developproficiencywith the LSA’s internal online tools (e.g.Insite,MySite, SharePoint) Strong problem-solving andtrouble shootingskills Strong interpersonal skills Flexible and adaptable Motivated, hard-working, reliable, personable, able to adapt to change Able to work overtime whenrequired Demonstrated understanding of the expectations and protocol surrounding administrative law proceedings, standards of disclosure, and confidentiality. Committed to continued learning and interested in meetingadditionalchallenges which may be added to the position over time. About the Law Society of Alberta

The Law Society of Alberta regulates the legal profession in the public interest by promoting and enforcing a high standard of professional and ethical conduct by Alberta lawyers. Whilewe do not provide legal advice on specific cases, from our unique perspective as the regulator, we actively work with members of the justice system to improve the administration of justice for all Albertans.

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📌 Complaint Dismissal Appeals (CDA) Coordinator (Legal Assistant) - 12 Month Limited Term
🏢 Law Society of Alberta / LSA
📍 Winnipeg