Law Advocate Administrative Assistant
1 day ago
**Position Summary**
We are looking for a part-time Advocate Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator to join our team.
The goal of this position is to increase the overall capacity of the legal advocacy program at Wachiay Friendship Centre. This position will support the overall objective of providing free legal information, advocacy, and representation to low-income and marginalized people in the Comox Valley. The Advocate Support and Volunteer Coordinator will interact directly with clients during intake to gather the necessary and relevant information for the advocate, triage clients so that those that have urgent matters are provided assistance more promptly, help train volunteers and coordinate schedules, and organize PLE’s for the community.
**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Organize or facilitate monthly Public Legal Education (PLE’s) workshops for both the Family Law Advocate and Poverty Law Advocate.
- Train and coordinate a volunteer team to assist with multiple areas of law.
- Complete simple Family Law forms.
- Assist with Indigenous Status Applications.
- Conduct intakes, triage new advocacy clients.
- Provide basic legal information and referral to other resources when appropriate.
- Other administrative tasks as assigned.
**Training, Education and Experience**
**No formal education or certification are required.**:
- Strong work ethic and service skills
- Ability to work independently, under pressure and in crisis situations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to be discreet and manage confidential information appropriately
- Open to learning a Trauma Informed Approach
- Staying up to date with services, policies and regulations
- Proficient in record-keeping, organization, and has attention to detail
- Experience working with marginalized populations an asset
**Critical Success Factors**
To succeed in this position, it is important to understand the distinction between legal information and legal advice, understand confidentiality, know when to seek supervision, and be able to provide service appropriate to the clients’ needs and the Wachiay Friendship Centre Society’s mandate.
**Job Type**: Part-time
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 - 21 per week
**Benefits**:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-11-20
Expected start date: 2024-11-25
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