To provide information, referral, and advocacy in the legal context of family law and child protection. Assist with family law related documentation including, but not limited to, Provincial and Supreme Court applications, responses and counterclaims. Provide general legal guidance and assist clients with court preparation. Provide public with legal education and related support with other services in Chilliwack.

Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in a related Human/Social Services field.

Advocacy training or experience.

Minimum of two (2) years recent related experience, specifically in legal processes and family law.

Job Skills and Abilities:

Familiarity with and ability to navigate relevant BC family law statues: BC Family Law Act, The Child, Family and Community Services Act, the Interjurisdictional Support Order Act and the Divorce Act.

Familiarity with the Federal Child Support Guidelines and Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines.

Knowledge and experience in the areas of family law and child protection.

Maturity and capacity to manage a demanding case load while maintaining work/life balance.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients with diverse backgrounds and vulnerabilities.

Demonstrated ability to establish trusting relationships.

Ability to work independently as well as seek assistance, advice and/or direction as appropriate.

Excellent interpersonal,



communication and analytical skills.

Knowledge of legal community and social services available to clients in Chilliwack.

Excellent file management and experience with client and professional ethics.

Strong understanding of privacy and disclosure laws relating to family law practice.

Robust computer and other technological literacy

Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform all duties and responsibilities under the guidance of contracted supervising lawyer.

Provide information, triage and referral service via client interviews to identify and summarize legal issues, prioritize legal needs and assist with navigating legal systems including appropriate referrals to family law duty counsel, pro-bono or low-bono lawyers, legal aid and appropriate non-legal resources.

Provide information on legal systems, to clients, as appropriate to promote early resolution of legal problems.

Support consensual dispute resolution, as appropriate.

Identify documents and evidence required to support client positions.

Prepare Provincial and Supreme Court Family Law applications, responses and counterclaims as required.

Assist clients with affidavit and exhibit preparation. Complete in-depth interviews in order to draft Affidavits as appropriate.

Draft courts orders as required.

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📌 Family Law Advocate (British Columbia)
🏢 Chilliwack Community Services
📍 British Columbia