OverviewMigrant Workers Centre (MWC) is seeking a Staff Lawyer to provide summary legal advice, conduct test case litigation, and provide full representation to migrant workers on Immigration and Employment Law. Please note that we will be prioritising applicants with Employment Law experience, though all applicants with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. About MWCFounded in 1986, MWC is a non-profit organization that works to promote and advance access to justice for migrant workers by providing legal services, advocacy, research, public education, and engaging in law and policy reform initiatives.ResponsibilitiesProvide legal information, advice, and full representation, with a particular focus on employment law (including civil law, Employment Standards Branch processes, human rights, and workplace safety and injury matters with WorkSafeBC); Deliver summary legal advice as part of MWC’s twice-monthly Saturday walk-in legal clinics and other occasional events where migrant workers gather; Support and/or lead test-case litigation to advance the rights of migrant workers; Deliver presentations onkey legal concepts and protections to migrant workers and the organizations that serve them; Collaborate with the rest of the MWC Legal Services team to provide other services to migrant workers, such as referrals to other services in the community, as appropriate; andProvide activity reports and statistical information on their work.QualificationsCurrent member or eligible for membership of the Law Society of British Columbia.At least three years of experience practicing employment law.



Experience with immigration law is considered an asset.Understanding of the issues and barriers faced by migrant workers in general and in particular with regards to the legal system.Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to a variety of audiences.Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice.Cultural awareness and ability to work with newcomers from various cultural communitiesExperience conducting test case litigation.Experience working in the non-profit sector or in a legal clinic setting is considered an asset.Ability to speak additional languages, especially Spanish or Tagalog, is considered a robust asset.CompensationThe salary range for this position is between $78,000 to $100,000 per year, commensurate with skills and experience.MWC also provides:Extended health and dental benefits.Four weeks' vacation in the first year and a paid office-wide break in the December holiday period.Payment of law society fees and insurance.Payment of clinical supervision / therapy.A generous flex day policy and a compassionate and flexible Wellness Leave policySupport for continuing professional developmentParticipation in the BC Municipal Pension Plan, with matching employer contributionsOther termsMWC hosts walk-in legal clinics on two Saturdays per month to remove barriers to access for migrant workers. This role is required to work on two Saturdays per month to support the clinic.We anticipate that the Staff Lawyer will do a combination of remote-based and in-person work, subject to work needs, MWC’s own policies, and individual preference.To ApplyYou can apply to the position via Charity Village (https://www.Charityvillage.Com/job/staff-lawyer-270753). The application deadline is 11:59 PM PT on Friday, February 13 th, 2026.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Staff Lawyer - C$78,000 - C$100,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Migrant Workers Centre
📍 Toronto