ABOUT FITZROY LEGAL SERVICE

Fitzroy Legal Service is a community-based organisation, independent of government, dedicated to assisting the most marginalised members of the community with legal information, advice and representation, as well as championing law reform and conducting public interest litigation. Our services are offered across the Cities of Darebin and Yarra, and the inner north of Melbourne.

We work towards a fairer and more just Victorian community, one in which the legal and broader social system supports equality and justice. For further information please visit our website https://fls.org.au

Our Values: Integrity | Courage & Passion | Empowerment & Advocacy | Connected to Community.

ELIGIBILITY

• Law students who commenced their final semester of their law degree in 2022 are eligible to apply;
• Students who have recently graduated from law and who have not been admitted to practice may also apply; and
• Law graduates who are currently undertaking PLT (but are not yet admitted to practice) are eligible to apply.

If you are already admitted to practice you cannot apply. If you are currently studying law but will not commence your final semester in 2022, you cannot apply.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is an opportunity to experience and contribute to the breadth of legal assistance services provided by the Fitzroy Legal Service. During the course of the 12-month position, we will provide you with a professional development program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to be a successful CLC lawyer (including the Practical Legal Training course if not already undertaken).

The Trainee Lawyer will assist legal staff in providing advice, advocacy and casework services to clients. This is undertaken under the supervision of the Principal Lawyer and with appropriate training provided to allow the Trainee Lawyer to complete their requirements for admission to the Council of Legal Education Board of Examiners. Unless otherwise negotiated or not required, this will involve undertaking the College of Law Practical Legal Training program, with time off provided to enable course work to be completed.

Refer to the attached Traniee Lawyer Recruitment Information document for more details and Key Selection Criteria.

Fitzroy Legal Service is an inclusive employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender or disability. Members of the LGBTIQ+ community, CALD and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Enquires should be emailed to Hui Zhou, Principal Lawyer, Legal Practice at [email protected] using the subject line: 2023 Trainee Lawyer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.