ABOUT WESTERN SYDNEY COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

WSCLC’s Community Legal Centre Program (CLCP) provides free legal advice and other legal and related services to the community of Western Sydney.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Funding has been secured for the delivery of legal assistance services to victims-survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence.

We are looking for an experienced lawyer who is flexible and enjoys working with a range of clients from diverse backgrounds.

• Location of Employment: Parramatta
• Status: Fixed - term contract, Full Time, 35 hours per week, immediate start until 30 June 2023.
• Remuneration: Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services (SCHCADS) Industry Award 2010, Level 6 Pay point 3 (plus 10.5% Superannuation).
• Accountability: Principal Solicitor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence.
• All aspects of legal service delivery including Court/Tribunal advocacy and representation, early dispute resolution, casework, advice and community legal education.
• Administration, file management, data entry and conflict checking.
• Provide comprehensive reports on service delivery activities and plans and participate in casework meetings, file reviews and other team activities.

SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THIS POSITION

• Qualified to practice as a solicitor in NSW and hold a practising certificate.
• Experience in family law/family violence.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing casework and in undertaking court work and advocacy in the practice area of family law.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work without close supervision, set priorities, organise and manage own workloads and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment, both small and large.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with the development and implementation of legal service delivery projects such as community education programs.
• Sound computer skills and ability to type own reports, court documents, letters and undertake data entry.

DESIRABLE

• Experience with CLASS (database system).