Position: Legal Assistant
Open: July 24, 2026
Closes: August 14, 2026
Category: Non-Profit Legal Job
Type: Part time – 32 hours per week
Salary: $41,600
Who We Are
Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. We are a non-profit, charitable organization that champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities. Our mission is to promote a more inclusive and equitable society for people with all disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, systemic advocacy, research, and publications. through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.
Program Description
The Disability Law Clinic (DLC) provides free, confidential legal services to people with disabilities across BC. We provide summary advice services on certain disability-related areas of law. A very important part of our service is information and referral services for people with disabilities seeking help about areas of law we cannot assist with.
Job Description
The DLC is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant to join our team. The primary focus of this role will be receiving incoming inquiries from our online intake form, email and voicemails, including providing information and referrals as appropriate.
Responsibilities:
· Intake of new clients, including providing information and referral services where appropriate
· Support for summary advice appointments, including communicating with clients about information and documents needed for upcoming appointments, and setting appointments in lawyer calendars
· As needed, supporting clinic lawyers with litigation files and general administrative support to the clinic.
The successful applicant must:
· Have lived experience with a disability and/or experience supporting people with disabilities
· Have demonstrated alignment with DABC’s vision, mission and values, including DABC’s values of accountability, mutual support, reconciliation, accessibility and intersectionality: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/about-dabc/what-we-do/
· Be technologically proficient with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Office software specifically Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience with Adobe and/or legal services or data file management software such as Clio would be a strong asset
· Be comfortable with working on the phone including calling clients. Be able to work effectively with clients, members and staff across many diverse backgrounds
· Demonstrate strong boundaries and an ability to respond to people in distress with compassion, as well as an ability to communicate our program’s service limitations.
The following are strong assets for this position:
· Have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts in plain language
· Experience working in a legal office, especially a non-profit legal clinic
· Training or experience as a legal assistant and/or familiarity with BC courts and legal research resources
· Experience carrying out administrative tasks
· Experience in the non-profit sector
· Skills and experience in de-escalation and conflict management
· Knowledge of and experience with anti-oppressive practices
· Familiarity with legal services available to low-income people in BC
Salary: $41,600 annually (32 hours per week)
This position offers the following benefits after a three-month probationary period:
· 12 days of paid vacation annually
· 14 days of paid sick leave annually
· 100% of the cost of extended health and dental care benefit premiums
· 2 weeks of paid time off during DABC’s annual holiday office closure in December
· Employee wellness benefit
Working hours and location
This position is a part-time, hybrid position at 4 days a week, 8 hours per day (with a one-hour paid lunch break). The successful candidate may be required to work at the Downtown Vancouver office two days a week, and at home the rest of the time.
The position is located in downtown Vancouver, on the traditional, ancestral and stolen lands of the xʷməθkwəyəm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples
Please note, the DABC office will be moving to 41st and Cambie area by approximately at the end of 2026/beginning of 2027.
About your work area
You will be assigned a desk in an open area (collaborative space). DABC also provides noise canceling headphones as the noise level can be elevated at times. The office lighting consists of fluorescent as well as natural lighting.
Commitment to Equity
DABC is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of inclusion, anti-ableism, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented, including Indigenous persons, people of colour, and people of all sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities. People with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
Importantly, we are looking for people who want to make a long-term commitment to our organization and have a strong desire to uphold the rights and dignities of people with disabilities.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and brief cover letter addressed to [email protected] using the subject heading “Job Application: Law Clinic Assistant”. Inquiries about this position may be emailed to the above noted email address. In the interest of fairness during the recruitment process, meeting requests regarding this position will not be granted. No phone calls, please.
Applications are due no later than 11:59 PM, Friday, August 14, 2026. DABC welcomes all applications, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada.
Pay: $41,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC (V6B)
