Lawyer, Education Access & Justice Hub

BC Community Alliance; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible professional services terms

Remote and Vancouver-based work

Opportunity to shape community legal‑a

Job summary

BC Community Alliance is seeking an experienced British Columbia lawyer to develop and deliver the Safe Schools Legal Access Hub, a community-based initiative improving access to justice for Black students and families facing racism in education. The role demands practical legal advice, education materials, and collaboration with staff and community partners.

The contract emphasizes infrastructure, triage, and public legal education, with remote and in-person work in Vancouver, and hours-based

Qualifications

• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia is required.
• At least three years of relevant practice in human rights, education, administrative law, discrimination, or public-interest law.
• Excellent research, analysis, and writing abilities; ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Ability to translate legal concepts into plain language for diverse audiences.
• Discretion, confidentiality, and professional judgment are essential.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills; work independently.
• Experience with equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed approaches is valued.
• Willingness to complete a criminal-record and vulnerable-sector check; eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on racism, discrimination, and human rights in education.
• Review matters referred through BCCA’s hubs and guide families on rights and remedies.
• Advise on school discipline, accommodations, and related education concerns.
• Guide families through district procedures and human rights processes.
• Develop resources and public legal education materials; deliver webinars and clinics.
• Collaborate with staff, navigators, and partners; refer matters to external counsel when needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Plain-language translation

Professional judgment

Discretion/confidentiality

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Cultural responsiveness

Trauma-informed approach

Canada work authorization

Education

BC law license / Law Society of BC in good standing

Job description

BC Community Alliance is seeking an experienced British Columbia lawyer to develop and deliver the Safe Schools Legal Access Hub, a community-based initiative improving access to justice for Black students and families facing racism in education. The role demands practical legal advice, education materials, and collaboration with staff and community partners.

The contract emphasizes infrastructure, triage, and public legal education, with remote and in-person work in Vancouver, and hours-based