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Staff Lawyer
Migrant Workers Centre (MWC) is seeking a Staff Lawyer to join its Legal Services team and support migrant workers across British Columbia. This role focuses on providing summary legal advice, full legal representation, and strategic test-case litigation, with a strong emphasis on employment law. The Staff Lawyer will also contribute to policy and legal reform efforts that advance access to justice for migrant workers.
Reporting to the Legal Director, the Staff Lawyer will work as part of an interdisciplinary team alongside other lawyers and legal support staff. Responsibilities include delivering legal advice through regular Saturday walk-in clinics, representing clients in employment-related matters (including employment standards, human rights, and WorkSafeBC issues), leading test-case litigation, and delivering legal education presentations to migrant workers and community organizations. Collaboration, trauma-informed practice, and clear communication are central to the role.
MWC offers a competitive salary range of $78,000–$100,000, along with extended health and dental benefits, four weeks of vacation in the first year, professional development support, payment of law society fees, wellness and flex leave, and participation in the BC Municipal Pension Plan. The role involves a mix of remote and in-person work and requires availability for two Saturday clinics per month. Applications are accepted via Charity Village until Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT.