Lawyer

Okanagan Thompson Legal Clinic; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal clinic in the Okanagan is looking for a Clinic Staff Lawyer to provide vital legal services and oversee a local team. With a focus on community justice and support for marginalized groups, this role offers an opportunity for meaningful impact in legal advocacy. Candidates should have a law degree and relevant experience, alongside a commitment to a client-centered approach.

Benefits

Pension and extended health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in a similar role required.
• Must be a member or eligible for the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Full privilege Driver’s License for BC required.

Responsibilities

• Provide free legal services and advice for clients.
• Conduct legal research and manage public legal education.
• Supervise a team of four in the Kelowna office.

Skills

Human Rights Law

Employment Law

Judicial Reviews

Supervisory Experience

Immigration Law

Working with Marginalized Communities

Clio knowledge

Education

LL.B, JD, or NCA

Job description

90,000 to $105, 000 annual (pension and extended health)

The Okanagan Thompson Legal Clinic is needing to expand their services. To meet the needs of the growing community we are recruiting for a full-time Clinic Staff Lawyer to join our team of professionals in our Kelowna office.

The Okanagan Thompson Legal Clinic is committed to providing access to justice to the Okanagan Thompson area by providing free quality legal services and education to the community with a trauma informed approach. The organization is committed to a client-centered approach for removing barriers to justice for gender diverse individuals, Indigenous communities and other marginalized communities.

The Okanagan Thompson Legal Clinic offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages including a pension; and opportunities for professional development and career growth. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Clinic Staff Lawyer will be joining a team responsible for providing free legal services in the Okanagan Thompson area from the Kelowna office. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Clinic Staff Lawyer will provide free legal services and advice and will represent clients in the Kelowna region. The Managing Staff Clinic Lawyer will conduct client intake and interviews, attend court, research, establish and conduct public legal education sessions including by webinar.

The Kelowna Clinic Lawyer will also be responsible for managing the Kelowna Office and will supervise a team of four. The Lawyer will primarily work in the following areas of law : human rights, employment, judicial reviews, small claims, debt claims and other areas of law as needed.

Applicants for this role must be a member or be eligible to be a member of the Law Society of British Columbia and must possess a LL.B, JD or NCA. A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role with demonstrated supervisory experience and knowledge of Human Rights law, employment law and judicial reviews. Immigration law experience would be an asset. Experience working with marginalized communities and Clio would be beneficial. A full privilege Driver’s License for the Province of BC is required.

Compensation - $90,000 to $105, 000 annual (Pension and Health Benefits)

The successful candidate(s) will be required to have a Police Information Check (PIC) as a condition of employment (Note - Not required as part of the application process, however, a PIC will be required upon consideration for employment).

This position is based on 35 hours per week and will primarily be Monday to Friday. On occasion, evening and / or weekend may be required.

If you wish to pursue this opportunity position, please forward your cover letter and resume along with the required certifications and licenses to : [emailprotected]

The closing date for this competition is June 15, 2025 or until hired. interviews will be conducted throughout until we find a suitable candidate.

We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.