Women’s Centre of Calgary (Volunteer Lawyer)

We are in need of a female volunteer lawyer who practices in the area of family law and who speaks Spanish to join our amazing volunteer team! Program description: The Women’s Centre Legal Advice Clinic offers one-time free 30 minutes of legal advice appointments to women in a safe, supportive and confidential space. Our Family law volunteer lawyers: Provide half hour free legal advice appointments to women. Are actively practicing family law Can offer a minimum commitment of 2 hours per month on an on-going basis Have Accreditation as a practicing lawyer in Canada Requirements: Ability to work with a diverse range of women in a non-judgemental manner. Participation in an initial orientation session. An interest in women’s issues and in helping women. Good listening and communication skills. A willingness to work within the philosophy of the Women’s Centre. ** Women’s Centre is registered as an Approved Legal Service Provider. This means volunteer lawyers who is otherwise exempt from indemnity coverage, are covered for volunteer legal services: https://www.lawsociety.ab.ca/resource-centre/public-resources/approved-legal-services-providers-for-the-public/ To apply, copy and paste this link: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/8fd5bc00-7eac-4387-9d27-a1fd33f7a948/1 OR email: volprog@womenscentrecalgary.org