CAREERS AT RISE
Rise Women’s Legal Centre is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, persons with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills, knowledge, and experience to productively engage with diverse communities.
We are hiring!
Articling Student
Terms: Full-time, 12 month term position (37.5 hours per week)
Salary Range: $70,000 per annum plus benefits, professional dues and opportunities for continuing professional development
Start Date: May 2026 (ideal start)
Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)
Closing Date: 9:00 am on Monday, July 14, 2025
Under the supervision of their principal, the articling student at Rise will work directly on client files. The articling student’s work will focus on files from the virtual legal clinic, as well as conducting some hearings and applications. While the majority of the work will be in the area of family law, there may also be opportunities to work on immigration files.
We welcome applications from all students who will have completed law school by May 2026. We have a strong preference for hiring an applicant who has completed Rise Women's Legal Centre’s clinical externship or who will have completed the externship before May 2026.
How to Apply?
Please apply by sending your cover letter, resume or CV, and law school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) in PDF format to Natalie Longe, Supervising Lawyer, VLC, at nlonge@womenslegalcentre.ca with the subject line “Articling Student Position”. While we appreciate all interest in the position, due to the number of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Staff Lawyer (Centralized Legal Supervision)
Terms: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Salary Range: $100,000 – 105,000 per annum plus benefits, professional dues and opportunities for continuing professional development
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Vancouver, BC (Remote)
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
The Staff Lawyer (CLS) will directly support family law advocates who are funded by the Law Foundation of BC by providing regular legal supervision on client files. The Staff Lawyer (CLS) will help to provide direction and structure to the CLS program and help advise the Law Foundation of BC on issues such as the level of supervision and mentorship needed by advocates, as well as advising on and developing training.
How to Apply?
Please apply by sending your cover letter and CV in PDF format to Taruna Agrawal, Supervising Lawyer, Family Advocate Support Line at fas@womenslegalcentre.ca with the subject line “CLS Lawyer Position”. While we appreciate all interest in the position, due to the number of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Board Member (Volunteer Position)
Terms: Minimum 2-year term (2025-2027), with a maximum term of eight (8) years
Election Date: September 2025
Application Deadline: Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 8pm PDT
Rise Women’s Legal Centre (Rise) is seeking two (2) engaged volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors for a minimum 2-year term (2025-2027), with a maximum term of eight (8) years. Our current priorities, given the current make up of the Board, is for candidates with expertise in Human Resource Management and/or Employment Law. Rise is governed by its Board of Directors, members of the community with a wide range of experience and knowledge, who volunteer their time and expertise to guide our organization. Elections will be held at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September 2025.
Rise is committed to working within an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework; as such, preference will be given to candidates that will strengthen our Board's diversity, values, depth, and competencies. Individuals from varied professional and lived experiences backgrounds that bring passion, commitment, and interest in serving on a Governance Board in the not-for-profit sector are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply?
A person interested in running for a Board of Director position, should provide the following documents to info@kojaconsulting.com by Application Deadline: Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 8pm PDT.
Resume
300-word Biography
150-word Statement on why you would like to serve on the Board of Rise
Link to your LinkedIn/Twitter/website (optional)
All candidates will receive a response. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed on Wednesday, August 13 between 4:30-5:30pm PDT.