Join us in bridging the gaps in South Asian access to justice.

FAMILY LAWYER OPENING

We serve the South Asian community by offering low-barrier, multilingual and culturally sensitive legal information, education, advice and advocacy. We are looking for a full-time family lawyer to join our legal team.

Status: 37.5 hours per week
Wage: $80,000-$85,000 / plus health benefits after 3 months

Send a cover letter and resumé to: info@salcbc.org
Closing Date: May 15th, 2024

LEGAL ADVOCATE OPENING

This individual must have legal experience, excellent communication skills, a commitment to social justice issues and be a team player. We are looking for a South Asian Legal Advocate to join our team.

Status: 37.5 hours per week
Wage: Starting rate $30 per hour / plus health benefits after 3 months

Send a cover letter and resumé to: info@salcbc.org
Closing Date: Until position is filled

BECOME A MEMBER

Give back to the community by supporting SALCBC.

You’ll get access to legal education, resource materials, latest legal news, and upcoming events. Membership also includes invitation to our AGM. Most of all, you’ll be a part of increasing access to justice for South Asians in BC.

LEGAL CLINIC LAWYER VOLUNTEER

Are you a lawyer? At SALCBC pro bono legal clinic, we are always recruiting lawyers to provide summary legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

The clinic would not be possible without our volunteer lawyers, who take time out of their busy schedule to offer pro bono summary advice to help increase access to justice.

We’d love to have you join SALCBC!

  • Our legal clinic lawyers must be licensed practice member of the BC Law Society, residing anywhere in British Columbia.

  • The lawyer volunteers complete a minimum of 4 clinics per year based on their personal schedule.

    Two days prior to the clinic, lawyers are provided with clinic appointments information for any prep required.

    Our legal clinic takes place every Wednesday from 6pm - 8pm (PST).

  • Currently, we have high demand for family law, immigration, wills/estate, employment law, tenancy, and child protection.

  • The minimum time commitment is 10 hours per year.

    All volunteer lawyers complete a minimum of 4 legal clinics per year, and each clinic runs for two hours.

    Please note, clinics are virtual at this time.

VOLUNTEER WITH SALCBC

We’re currently looking for volunteers who can support the South Asian Legal Clinic as an office assistant or at events.

BECOME A BOARD MEMBER

Calling individuals with experience in executive roles who would like to provide access to justice for the South Asian diaspora.

We are seeking board members with experience in marketing, communications, social services, legal, non-profit, fundraising and/or governance.

No current openings

  • If you’re interested, please email your resume and cover letter to info@salcbc.org.

    Please describe why you would like to join SALCBC and how you will contribute to its stewardship.

  • We are seeking board members with experience in executive roles in disciplines such as marketing, communications, social services, legal, non-profit fundraising, and/or governance.

    All board members complete a one-year term.

  • Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates.