We’re Hiring! Manager of Legal Services and Advocacy

Administration
Prepares Quarterly and Year-End Reports for funders.
Oversees cheque requisitions for legal expenditures.
Oversees the collection and storage of information, statistics and data.
Oversees record management.
Accountability
Works within a multi-disciplinary team to fosters collaboration and accountability to ensure smooth
operations at BWSS and a high quality level of service.
Reports to the Executive Director.
Adheres to the constitution, statement of philosophy, policies and procedures of the Society.
Strives to create trusting, respectful and supportive relationships with the Leadership Team, other BWSS
staff and volunteers.
Consults with a supervising lawyer.
Creates and recommends legal department policies, protocols and practices in support of service and
program delivery.
Communicates with team members to share information, provide debriefing opportunities and resolve
problems.
Facilitates monthly program team meetings.
Regularly attends across agencies meetings and workshops
Represents BWSS in public fora and events to promote BWSS mission and mandate.
Establishes a program planning process which includes developing short and long term goals for BWSS
legal services and advocacy work.
Readily discusses her work with BWSS colleagues and her supervisor
Addresses personal issues that arise during the course of her work at BWSS by attending therapy including
EAP, or through other appropriate venues.
Represents the Society positively and professionally with the community.
Participates in professional development programs to expand knowledge and skills.
Works collaboratively with and supports the diversity of women within the context of a diverse agency that’s
committed to decolonizing and intersectional analysis.
Complies with Clinic and funder policies and procedures.
Performs other tasks as required.
Core Competencies:
Commitment to working collaboratively with and supporting women of diversity within the context of a
diverse agency;
Engagement in a self-reflective, ethical & collaborative practice that is non-judgmental and empathic and
reflects the vision and mission statements at BWSS;
Incorporation of principles of decolonizing and intersectional anti-oppression feminism in responding to the
service needs of women;
Commitment to working toward removing systemic barriers to women’s independence and wellbeing;
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills; written and oral
communication skills;
Ability to work and support others in the context of a diverse environment;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment;
Be hardworking, and a self-starter, creative and highly motivated;
Share ideas and differences in the spirit of collaboration and cooperation; and,
Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.