Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, advocacy, and support to older adults across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being or rights. In addition, we assist those concerned about the welfare of older adults.
Our organization consists of professionals and academics in various fields who work collaboratively to promote access to justice and to empower older adults through the provision of information, education, and advocacy. We are committed to making our work and workplace inclusive, equitable and accessible to all. We are looking for people who are deeply committed to the rights and needs of all seniors, elders, and older adults.
If you are seeking a challenging and meaningful career with opportunities for growth and personal development, please consider our available positions below.
Note: If there are no job postings listed below, we are not accepting job applications at this time.
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
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
Qualifications
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.
Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, advocacy, and support to seniors across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being.
