Legal Advocate

2 months ago

Surrey, Canada South Asian Legal Clinic of BC Full time

SALCBC is an intersectional feminist organization advocating for access to justice and equity for South Asians. We are looking for a South Asian Legal Advocate to join our team. This individual must have legal experience, excellent communication skills, a commitment to social justice issues and be a team player. The Legal Advocate will work under the supervision of the Managing Lawyer to provide legal information and advocacy on various poverty law matters.
- **Direct Service**:_
- Screen and identify Individual’s legal issues according to program guidelines and funding mandate.
- Assess client information and determine eligibility for referral to Legal Aid.
- Support individuals through the court system, including if appropriate court preparation and accompaniment.
- Build and maintain a positive working relationship with other advocates, lawyers, Legal Services Society, and other relevant groups and individuals.
- Screen and refer individuals to Pro Bono lawyers and Pro Bono clinic including the intake process for SALCBC.
- Follow-up with lawyers/clients regarding progress/outcome of case.
- Coordination and recruitment of SALCBC volunteers.
- Maintain complete and accurate program records and statistics for all program activities.
- Provide training and public legal education when necessary.
- This position is based out of our Surrey head office and will require regular attendance at the Surrey Provincial Court
- **Qualifications**_**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminology, Social Justice or a certificate or diploma in an appropriate area or equivalent experience.
- Minimum two years of experience working with legal advocacy issues related to poverty law.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of equity, intersectionality, anti-racism and decolonization and anti-oppression work.
- Demonstrate analysis, knowledge and training of working in a trauma informed manner.
- Good understanding of Canadian Law and working knowledge of poverty law and/or family law, child protection, criminal law, immigration Law.
- Knowledge of community resources and other social service agencies.
- Self-motivated with the ability to run an organized caseload.
- Ability to speak a South Asian language: Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu.
- Will be required to travel. Must have reliable transportation.
- May be required to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC V3W 8J6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work flexible hours including evening and weekends?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Language**:

- Punjabi (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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