Join Charter Advocates Canada – Defend Fundamental Freedoms

Charter Advocates Canada (“CAC”) is expanding its team of dedicated legal professionals committed to defending Canadians against government overreach.

This is more than a legal role—it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful career at the forefront of constitutional advocacy, working on cases that directly impact the rights and freedoms of individuals across Canada.

Why Join CAC?

We offer:

  • Purpose-driven work – Provide pro bono representation to Canadians whose fundamental rights and freedoms have been infringed
  • A collaborative culture – Work alongside a passionate and supportive team of lawyers and paralegals who share a common mission
  • Competitive compensation – Full-time salaried positions with compensation aligned to experience and performance
  • Flexibility – Adaptable work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options

Ideal Candidates

Our ideal candidates are:

  • Self-motivated individuals who are eager to take on new and complex challenges
  • Skilled litigators with experience in civil litigation, judicial review, or constitutional matters
  • Team-oriented professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment
  • Strategic thinkers with strong judgment and attention to detail

Opportunities Available

We welcome applications from a broad range of candidates, including:

  • Senior and mid-level litigators
  • Junior lawyers
  • Law students seeking articling positions

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill, and demonstrated work quality.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and references to:
general@charteradvocates.ca


Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Remote)

Location: Remote
Employment Type: [Full-time / Part-time – specify as needed]

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated support to litigation and corporate management.  This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, flexible, proactive, and very comfortable working in an online and remote environment. A high level of maturity and professionalism is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide primary administrative support to the Litigation Director
  • Establish and maintain tracking systems for various management and reporting purposes.
  • Update and monitor management calendars.
  • Manage and maintain records within Clio (legal practice management software)
  • Create, update, and manage Excel spreadsheets and internal tracking systems
  • Coordinate internal communications and assist with team organization
  • Draft, format, and proofread professional correspondence and reports
  • Perform other administrative duties as required

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role, ideally supporting senior leadership
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (data tracking, organization, and reporting)
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote setting

Preferred (Not Required):

  • Experience using Clio or other legal case management systems
  • Familiarity with reporting for donors, nonprofits, or legal/litigation environments

What We Offer:

  • Fully remote work environment with an expectation of focused work during Alberta office hours
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on meaningful, high-impact work
  • Collaborative and mission-driven team culture
  • Competitive compensation based on experience

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience—particularly any work related to assisting management, data tracking, reporting, or legal administration—to  general@charteradvocates.ca.