Job Opportunities

Human Rights Litigation Lawyer
Six-Month Maternity Leave Replacement
April 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010

The Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) in Vancouver requires a lawyer with 4-5 years litigation experience for a six-month maternity leave replacement, commencing April 1st, 2010. The lawyer will work in CLAS' BC Human Rights Legal Clinic to represent Complainants at the BC Human Rights Tribunal and on judicial reviews and other appellate matters. Administrative tribunal and/or trial experience and knowledge of human rights and employment law are an asset. Occasional travel outside of the Lower Mainland may be required.

Please submit your application setting out litigation, human rights and employment law experience and other relevant expertise by February 26, 2010, to the attention of Rita Hatina, Assistant Executive Director.

By e-mail: rhatina@clasbc.net
By fax: (604) 685-7611
By mail: 300-1140 West Pender Street
             Vancouver, BC V6E 4G1

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

CLAS also has one articling position available for the 2010-2011 year. For more information please click here.