Legal Clinic Coordinator

Seniors First BC Society (SFBC) is a not-for-profit organization that provides services to older adults, including legal services for seniors of limited means.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Legal Clinic Coordinator to join the legal team in June 2026. We are seeking an individual deeply committed to the rights and needs of all seniors, elders and older adults.

Job description

The Legal Clinic Coordinator reports to SFBC lawyers and to the Executive Director of Seniors First BC. In the position of Legal Clinic Coordinator, your primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the set-up and scheduling of advance planning clinics with community partners across BC, following Executive Director approval of each clinic partner.
• Schedule clinics and manage client waitlists for each APC legal clinic location.
• Assist with program reports to funders.

For assigned Legal clinics:

• Screen clients for legal clinic eligibility.
• Schedule legal clinic appointments with lawyers and, when no Advance Planning Clinic Assistant is available, remind clients of upcoming appointments.

Provide absence coverage for the Legal Assistant:

• Answer calls to the legal line.
• Prepare, copy, distribute, and deliver legal correspondence and documents, as directed by lawyers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by legal clinic lawyers or the Executive Director.

Skills and abilities

• High level of patience and integrity
• Experience working in a legal environment
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to converse with older adults in a courteous and compassionate manner, both on the phone and in person
• Multiple language skills is an asset
• Ability to work as a member of a team, while also able to be self-directed, and follow instructions and work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Teams
• Detail-oriented and organized, and able to multi-task and set priorities
• Capacity for discretion and confidentiality

To apply

To apply, please submit the following materials to humanresources@seniorsfirstbc.ca with the subject line “Legal Clinic Coordinator”.

• Resume and cover letter
• Names and contact information for 2 references.

Job Title: Legal Clinic Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director and SFBC Legal Team

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Salary: 53-55,000/yr

We thank all applicants for taking interest and applying for this position. Only those offered an interview will be contacted.