Who are CCLSWA?

CCLSWA champions the financial rights of West Australians on credit, debt and consumer law issues.

• We ensure people in Western Australia are treated fairly in the financial marketplace by providing free, confidential legal advice through our Telephone Advice Line.
• We provide legal representation to people experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage so that they can access justice.
• Our community legal education programs empower West Australians experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage to understand their rights and avoid financial pitfalls.
• We help other service providers, including financial counsellors and community support workers, to understand and support their clients’ financial rights.
• We are a voice for change so that financial systems and consumer laws are improved for all.

Why work for CCLSWA?

• We have a very passionate and dedicated team of staff.
• Flexible hours are on offer depending on your skills and interest.
• We offer highly flexible work practices, including opportunity to work from home.
• You will have access to professional development opportunities.
• A competitive salary can be negotiated, and we offer salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per annum.
• Additional paid leave over the Christmas/New Year period of up to two weeks.

CCLSWA is embarking on a new way forward. We will soon be moving to premises to co-locate with other like organisations and we have a forward-thinking leadership in the Board and Management. We are keen to recruit staff to help us in this journey and are inviting people who are dynamic and multiskilled to join our team.

PLEASE APPLY IF YOU CAN DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING:

• You would like to showcase your expertise in a combination of legal advice and casework services, legal research, law reform and community legal education,
• You have a passion for community empowerment and justice,
• You see yourself as being collaborative and client centric,
• You have an excellent can-do attitude,
• You have a strong attention to detail,
• You are a strong communicator across a variety of channels,
• You are searching for flexible working arrangements working alongside a skilled, knowledgeable, and highly creditable team.

WHAT ELSE WILL YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

• Holds, or is eligible to hold, a current unrestricted practice certificate in WA.
• Sound knowledge of credit, debt and consumer law, related issues, regulatory policy and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• A high degree of legal drafting skills.
• An understanding of and willingness to work in a community legal centre setting.
• Supervising and mentoring experience.
• Confident using M365 Office Suite, Sharepoint and client management systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing duties whilst maintain effective working relationships.
• A commitment to social justice and experience working with people or groups who are marginalised.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance certificate.

More details can be found in the candidate pack and position description attached.

Click on "Apply Now" to see detailed application instructions.

If you would like more information on the role, please email Roberta Grealish, Principal Solicitor at [email protected] using the subject line: Solicitor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as CCLSWA reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background and people of all ages.

A position description is attached.