Paralegal with YWCA Legal Education Program

Ywca Bc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical benefits

Dental benefits

15 vacation days

Job summary

YWCA BC is seeking a Paralegal for the Legal Education Program in Vancouver. The role supports program lawyers with case management and creates educational materials on family law issues related to intimate partner violence.

Responsibilities include client and file management, legal drafting, research, court prep, and producing education/advocacy materials. Paralegal diploma and feminist, trauma-informed approach preferred.

Qualifications

• Paralegal diploma required or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Client and File management – assist program lawyers in scheduling and managing caseload and communicate with clients and parties.
• Legal Writing and Drafting – assist in drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Research – conduct legal research and draft memos.
• Court and Trial Preparation – prepare trial binders and prep clients and witnesses for court appearances.
• Create education and advocacy materials and assist workshops on family law and intimate partner violence.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Paralegal diploma

Tools

Clio

Divorcemate

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Zoom

Relias

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Paralegal with YWCA Legal Education Program

Details

Status

Permanent Part-Time (28 hours/week)

Location

Posting Period

September 14, 2026 - September 22, 2026

Job Description

The Paralegal is part of the YWCA Legal Education Team and supports the program lawyers with case management and with the creation of educational and advocacy materials on family law issues related to intimate partner violence.

What you’ll be doing:

Client and File management – assisting the program lawyers in scheduling and managing caseload and communicating with clients, opposing parties and other parties;

Legal Writing and Drafting – assist the program lawyers by drafting legal documents and writing correspondence;

Research – conducting legal research and drafting memos for the program lawyers;

Court and Trial Preparation – preparing trial binders, documents, authorities, and preparation of clients and witnesses for court appearances;

Creation of Education and Advocacy Materials – work with the program lawyers to create and deliver workshops on issues related to family law, intimate partner violence and child apprehensions; and

Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need:

Minimum educational requirement: A paralegal diploma. Previous experience in a similar role and/or lived experience would be an asset;

Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills;

Good time management skills and attention to detail;

A feminist and intersectional understanding of intimate partner and family violence;

An interest in a trauma informed approach to the practice of law;

Motivated to work independently and as part of a team;

Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Zoom;

Experience using Clio and Divorcemate an asset;

Willingness to use Safetyline, Relias, ADP Workforce Now;

Must be able to work at the program’s physical office location and deliver in-person services as required; and

A clear Criminal Record Check working with vulnerable populationswill be

required.

What we offer:

Extended medical and dental benefits

Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up

15 vacation days and 3 personal days

Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members

Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions

A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.

Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre

Discounts at our Hotel Willo

Priority in YWCA Child Care centres

Pay Rate: $31.94 per hour

We’re committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We’re also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals.

We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.

YWCA BC is committed to truth and reconciliation. This includes understanding the truth and impact of our shared colonial history, making positive changes within our organization and taking actions that advance safety, justice and equity for Indigenous peoples.