Career Opportunities

COMPETITION NO. 21-128

Position: Family Law Lawyer – Fulltime

Location: Newton (Sources Legal Resource Centre)

Hours: 35 per week

We are looking for a Family Law Lawyer to join our Sources Legal Advocacy team! This individual must have excellent communication skills, commitment to social justice and be team player.

About Sources

Sources is a community-based non-profit organization that has been providing help, encouragement, and hope for individuals and families in White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley, and Prince George for 40 years. We serve 40,000 individuals yearly and that is all owing to our dedicated team. We provide services such as food banks, counselling, employment services, and community living programs. At Sources we value respect and collaboration as we are all striving to promote the same mission—social wellness for our community.

Family Law Advocacy Services

The program assists in matters of separation and divorce, guardianship and parenting arrangements, child and spousal support and protection orders. We support individuals in navigating the family justice system by providing legal advice, referrals, court preparation, and emotional support. We assist with both provincial and Supreme Court matters. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting documents, advising clients and representing their interests at hearings.

Responsibilities:

Direct Service:

• Screen, identify and analyze individual’s legal issues, gather and organize documents and prepare arguments to support clients.
• Provide legal advice, legal resources, information, emotional support and appropriate referrals by telephone, website, email, and appointment.
• 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.
• Follow-up with lawyers/clients regarding progress/outcome of case.

Administration:

• Supervise and support Family Law advocates
• Research current policies and procedures, laws, and case law etc. to keep current with various client issues.
• Ensure legal resources are kept current.
• Maintain complete and accurate program records and statistics for all program activities.
• Perform related administrative practices including record keeping, file management and reporting to accredited standards.
• Provide training and public legal educational when necessary

Qualifications:

• Member of the BC Bar in good standing
• Ability to run a caseload from beginning to end
• 3+ years of experience in Family Law or a related program
• Good understanding of Family Law and working knowledge of Poverty Law and Immigration Law
• Knowledge of community resources and other social service agencies
• Self-motivated with the ability to run an organized caseload
• Ability to work effectively with individuals who are experiencing a wide range of sensitive issues
• Must have a valid BC Driver’s License and access to a vehicle

Start Date: January 2022

Benefits:

·         100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental

·         Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage

·         Employee & Family Assistance plan

·         Pension plan

·         Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks

Closing Date: Jan 07, 2022

How to apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to sources.careers@gmail.com. Please include where you saw this job posting in your email. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.