Become a pivotal Legal Advocate at YWCA Vancouver, leading initiatives to support families interacting with child protection services. This role emphasizes advocacy and legal education.
You will supervise legal staff while providing critical legal representation to YWCA program participants facing issues regarding child apprehension. In addition to legal support, you’ll create educational materials and manage a program budget. Public speaking on family law matters is also a key aspect of this role, which directly impacts community awareness and understanding.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee lawyer and paralegal operations
• Conduct weekly legal advice clinics for families
• Provide representation in child protection legal scenarios




• Develop advocacy workshops in collaboration with the team
• Monitor and manage the program budget
Requirements:
• Law degree with knowledge in Indigenous issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Valuable understanding of child protection laws' effects
• Focus on trauma-informed legal practices
• Clear criminal record check required
Drive systemic change by using your legal skills to advocate for families in need at YWCA Vancouver.
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📌 Legal Advocate at YWCA Vancouver
🏢 YWCA BC
📍 Vancouver