Advocate for Indigenous clients in Victoria using legal information, community outreach, and civil and poverty law support. This weekday position is based at PLC.
Legal Aid BC seeks an Indigenous Community Legal Worker – Advocate/Paralegal for its Victoria team. The work includes client interviews, legal research, advocacy, referrals, and culturally meaningful education. You will liaise with Indigenous communities, agencies, lawyers, and support services while addressing civil, family, and poverty law issues.
Key Responsibilities:

Assess client needs, urgency, proceedings, and intake materials
Provide brief legal advice and consider next steps
Prepare basic documents, correspondence, and self-help materials
Advocate at meetings and support clients at court
Build community partnerships and conduct legal education workshops
Requirements:

Grade 12 plus relevant post-secondary education or equivalent
Minimum five years’ relevant legal environment experience
Knowledge of legal proceedings affecting low-income people
Ability to research, analyze problems, and advocate
Awareness of Indigenous cultures and BC community structures
Bring sensitive client service, legal advocacy, and community relationship-building skills to Legal Aid BC’s Victoria practice.

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Indigenous Community Legal Advocate Victoria