Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 23rd Jan 2020
We are seeking an experienced and committed solicitor to work toward the political, cultural and systemic changes for human rights. The Police Accountability Solicitor is a key part of our team undertaking criminal defence, police complaints and advocacy towards clear human rights & police accountability outcomes.
This unique and exciting position will advocate assertively for victims of police misconduct through a strategic mix of civil, criminal and human rights mechanisms.
We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and collaborative individual who is passionate about defending the rights of criminalised and racialised communities in Victoria.
The Police Accountability Project (PAP) is a Victorian state-wide, specialist and innovative legal project located within the Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre, taking the lead in police accountability law and strategies. We provide victim-centred remedies, strategic litigation, evidence based research, community support and policy and law reform.
A full position description is available below.