The Okanagan Thompson Legal Clinic is currently recruiting for a full-time Staff Lawyer to join our team of professionals. The Okanagan Thompson Legal Clinic is committed to providing access to justice to the Okanagan Thompson area by providing free quality legal services and education to the community with a trauma informed approach. The organization is committed to a client-centered approach for removing barriers to justice for gender diverse individuals, indigenous communities and other marginalized communities. The Okanagan Thompson Legal Clinic offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Clinic Staff Lawyers will provide free legal services and advice and will represent clients of the Society in the Kelowna and Kamloops region. The Staff Clinic Lawyer will conduct client intake and interviews, attend court, research, establish and conduct public legal education sessions including by webinar. The Clinic Staff Lawyer will work in primarily in the following areas of law: human rights, employment, judicial reviews, small claims, debt claims and other areas of law as needed.

Candidates must be a member or be eligible to be a member of the Law Society of British Columbia and must possess a LL.B, JD or NCA. Experience in a similar role with demonstrated experience and knowledge of Human Rights law, employment law and judicial reviews. Experience in working with marginalized communities and Clio would be beneficial. A full privilege Driver’s License for the Province of BC is an asset.

Compensation - $90,000 to $100,000 annual (Pension and Health Benefits)

All successful candidate(s) will be required to have a Police Information Check (PIC) as a condition of employment (Note - Not required as part of the application process, however, a PIC will be required upon consideration for employment).

These positions are based on 35 hours per week and will be primarily be Monday to Friday. On occasion, candidates may be required to work the occasional evening and/or weekend.

If you wish to pursue this opportunity positions, please forward your cover letter and resume to: mao@bclegalclinic.com

The closing date for these competitions is 4:30pm August 31, 2025 or until filled. 

We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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