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Seniors First BC est une société caritative à but non lucratif qui fournit des informations, des conseils et un soutien aux personnes âgées de toute la Colombie-Britannique qui sont confrontées à des questions touchant à leur bien-être ou à leurs droits. En outre, nous aidons les personnes concernées par le bien-être des personnes âgées. 

Notre organisation est composée de professionnels et d'universitaires de divers domaines qui travaillent en collaboration pour promouvoir l'accès à la justice et donner des moyens d'action aux personnes âgées en leur fournissant des informations, en les éduquant et en les défendant. Nous nous engageons à rendre notre travail et notre lieu de travail inclusifs, équitables et accessibles à tous. Nous recherchons des personnes profondément attachées aux droits et aux besoins de tous les seniors, aînés et personnes âgées. 

Si vous êtes à la recherche d'une carrière stimulante et enrichissante offrant des possibilités d'évolution et de développement personnel, nous vous invitons à consulter les postes disponibles ci-dessous. 

Note: If there are no job postings listed below, we are not accepting job applications at this time. 

Postes disponibles

We are looking to hire a senior legal counsel to replace our retiring counsel. 

This position will be of interest to seasoned lawyers looking to transition from years of practice into a position where that experience can be used to assist clients of limited means who are not able to access private legal assistance.

Required: Practice experience in areas of advance planning, estate administration, adult guardianship, and extensive civil litigation experience in British Columbia.

Experience in general practice and law office administration are assets.

This position is for 21 to 28 hours/week, based on skills and experience.

Annual Base Salary: $100,000–$110,000 per year, plus personal days and extended group health benefits (after completion of three months)

Please reply by including resume and cover letter to:

Marie-Noel Campbell, Executive Director

humanresources@seniorsfirstbc.ca

About Seniors First BC

Seniors First BC Society (SFBC) is a non-profit charitable organization, established in 1994, dedicated to serving low-income seniors in British Columbia. SFBC provides free help to older adults through 6 programs: the Seniors Abuse Information Line (SAIL), legal programs, Victim Services program and the Education and Outreach program.

SFBC is looking for an energetic part-time designated paralegal located in the Lower Mainland to join our team, assist senior renters in Vancouver, and occasionally help with other legal projects.

 

Job Title: Paralegal

Start Date: October 2026

Employment Type:  6-month Contract

Salary: $28/hr, depending on hours worked, skills and experience.

Hours: Part-Time 14hrs per week

Reports to: Supervising Lawyer/Executive Director

 

Job Summary

The paralegal will provide legal information, summary advice and representation to older adults of limited means. Client files are mainly residential tenancy issues for renters in Vancouver. The paralegal may also assist with other legal issues, including wills interviews and advance planning drafting, under the supervision of a lawyer.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct client interviews in person, and assess and analyze legal problems
  • Provide legal advice on housing issues under the supervision of SFBC staff lawyer
  • Draft legal submissions and correspondence on behalf of clients
  • Negotiates settlements (when appropriate)
  • Represent clients in hearings before the Residential Tenancy Branch
  • Works collaboratively with all our other programs.
  • May assist with wills and estates drafting as well (training may be provided).

 

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in law or social sciences, or other related field
  • Excellent advocacy and problem solving skills
  • Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Understanding of trauma-informed approach and working with marginalized communities
  • Cultural competency and ability to work with older adults from various cultural communities
  • Understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act.
  • Prior experience working in the social justice sector is an asset
  • The ability speak languages other than English is an asset

 

Additional Information

The successful applicant will be expected to work at our downtown office at least once per week, and at another community partner’s office in Vancouver.

 

To Apply:

Please reply by including resume and cover letter to:

Marie-Noel Campbell, Executive Director

humanresources@seniorsfirstbc.ca

Subject: Designated Paralegal (Vancouver)

 

We thank all applicants for taking interest and applying for this position. Only those offered an interview will be contacted.

 

 

Centre d'appel Seniors Abuse & Information Line (SAIL)

SAIL est un moyen confidentiel pour les personnes âgées de parler à un agent d'accueil professionnel des questions qui affectent leur bien-être, de recevoir des informations ou de se renseigner sur nos programmes. Appelez le 604-437-1940 ou le numéro gratuit 1-866-437-1940 du lundi au vendredi de 8h à 20h, sauf les jours fériés. Un service d'interprétation est disponible.

Veuillez noter que toutes les rencontres avec les clients au bureau se font sur rendez-vous seulement.
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Nos bailleurs de fonds

Les services de Seniors First BC sont financés par nos précieux bailleurs de fonds et donateurs.
Law Foundation
Colombie-Britannique

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Seniors First BC est une organisation caritative à but non lucratif qui fournit des informations, des conseils et un soutien aux aînés de toute la Colombie-Britannique qui sont confrontées à des problèmes affectant leur bien-être.

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