Manager, Family Law Services

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Legal Aid BC Full time

Who We Are


Legal Aid BC (LABC) is a non-profit organization, created by the Legal Services Society Act in 1979, to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to some of BC's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens; those who do not have the financial, educational, social or health resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk.

Our vision is client-focused legal aid that ensures access to justice for all, with a mission to provide legal aid services that people need, and to promote better access to justice.


At LABC, we know that our continued ability to help the people who need us is due to the hardworking individuals who make up our team, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in need.

We foster a positive culture of open communication for our team to thrive within, underpinned by our values of service, diversity, integrity, accountability, and leadership.


  • Legal Aid BC is committed to making equity, diversity, and inclusion part of everything we do. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences to help build the future of legal aid. We care deeply about the culture we are creating and are seeking staff that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting the people we serve and each other. If this sounds like you, please apply_

The Opportunity


Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Legal Services, this position manages and coordinates the provision of Legal Aid BC's Family and Child Protection representation programs and services and helps support Family and Child Protection legal advice services.

This position oversees the policy and standards development for the full spectrum of Legal Aid BC's family and child protection legal services including:
services delivered in person, by telephone, by other means of technology including representation provided within the tariff.

The Manager provides leadership to lawyers and other departmental staff as well as external legal service providers and manages contracts with same.


Key accountabilities include, but aren't limited to:

  • Serves as a member of the Managers' Forum.
  • Participates in the development of LABC's budget, business plan and administrative policies.
  • Coordinates interdivisional communications and initiatives; represents the Department on internal committees.
  • Determines departmental program, resource and operational priorities and requirements; develops comprehensive plans and strategies to meet identified program and service needs.
  • Develops and manages the Department's annual budget and is accountable for monitoring, controlling and authorizing expenditures.
  • Manages and participates in special projects in area of expertise; makes presentations and participates in LABC projects within other areas.
  • Oversees and the work of external family law service providers; negotiates contracts, monitors, evaluates and approves work and approves invoices for payment.

More About You

  • Completion of a law degree from a law school of recognized standing or eligibility for membership in the Law Society of British Columbia
  • Practicing Lawyer called to the Bar in British Columbia (without restrictions on area of practice)
  • Minimum of eight years' family and child protection law experience, as well as legal practice experience in B.C.
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

We Offer
A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (based on your employment status and affiliation) including:

  • Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LABC
  • An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LABC
  • A generous pension plan
  • Support for training and development
  • An Employee and Family Assistance program
  • The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)
  • A healthy work/life balance
  • Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves)
  • 13 paid statutory holidays
  • An opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions (LABC reserves the right to change this policy at any time)
  • We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Work Location:
In person

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