Posted 18 months ago
Volunteer Lawyer
@ Women's Centre of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Women's Centre of Calgary is recruiting volunteer lawyers to give free legal advice to women and gender-diverse people through individual sessions or workshops. The role is two hours per month, mostly in person at the centre with some remote delivery, and requires an active Alberta lawyer with at least two years of practice.
Responsibilities:
- Provide free legal advice in individual sessions
- Deliver legal information workshops
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Give a starting point, not legal representation
Requirements summary:
- Two years minimum active practice in family, estate, immigration, civil or criminal law
- Alberta Bar good standing and Alberta accreditation
- Empathetic listening and communication skills
- Two hours per month commitment
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-05-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta lawyer accreditation |
| Background checks | criminal record, references |
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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POSITION OVERVIEW
In coordination with the Women’s Centre team, volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to women and gender-diverse people through individual sessions or workshops. The sessions aim to provide a starting point to those accessing the legal system. Volunteers do not provide legal representation and are required to maintain confidentiality.
The Women’s Centre is registered as an Approved Legal Service Provider. This means volunteer lawyers who are otherwise exempt from indemnity coverage are covered for volunteer legal services.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 2 years actively practicing in family, estate, immigration, civil or criminal law.
- Ability to work with women of diverse backgrounds.
- A basic understanding of relevant social issues including but not limited to gender-based violence, family breakdown, and child maltreatment.
- Excellent empathetic listening and communication skills.
- Time commitment: two hours per month.
- Must be a member in good standing with the Alberta Bar Association.
- Must have accreditation as a practicing lawyer in Alberta.
ASSETS
- Bilingualism.
- An understanding of trauma-informed practices.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This volunteer opportunity is primarily in-person and onsite at the Women’s Centre of Calgary. Some remote delivery is available on an as-needed basis.
Program volunteers undergo: 1) a police information check with a vulnerable search; and 2) reference checks.
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