SUMMARY OF ROLE:

• Full Time, 12 months contract
• University of Technology, Sydney Broadway Campus
• Close walking distance to Central Station, Sydney (Hybrid options possible)
• $95k- $102k plus FBT salary packaging up to $15,990 annually plus superannuation & FBT,
• Access to EAP Wellbeing package, bi-monthly RDOs, and early finish on Fridays

WHO IS THE NATIONAL JUSTICE PROJECT:

The National Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit legal service and civil rights organisation. We use the law, advocacy and education to tackle systemic injustice and promote government accountability. We primarily represent and support First Nations peoples and asylum seekers/refugees who have been harmed and discriminated against within the justice and health care systems. We advance human rights by representing and supporting our clients to have their voices heard. We advocate for the reform and development of law, and a justice system that is fair, just and equitable, taking on the most challenging cases that will create systemic change.

Our office based in Sydney is a small and busy workplace. We recognise and pay our deepest respects to all First Nations Peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work. NJP recognises that throughout history the Australian legal system has been an instrument of violence and oppression against First Nations Peoples, as well as other minority groups. NJP seeks to strengthen and promote dialogue between the Australian legal system and First Nations laws, governance structures and protocols.

National Justice Project | Fearlessly fighting injustice.

THE ROLE:

The NJP is offering a fixed-term solicitor position with at least 4-5 years of post-admission experience (PAE) and at least 3 years of civil litigation experience. The successful candidate will be offered a 12-month contract, to be based in Sydney, NSW. NJP offers flexible hybrid working between office and WFH (with 3 days in the office). It is highly desirable for this position to be in the office regularly to assist supervising staff on civil litigation cases.

You will be able to:

• Have carriage and responsibility (with minimal supervision) for a range of legal matters including coronial inquests, medical negligence claims, constitutional and administrative law cases and complaints to the Ombudsman and Australian Human Rights Commission.
• Implement our strategic litigation in relation to offshore immigration detention, including case work, progressing the cohort of matters and supervising other lawyers’ offshore matters.
• Liaise with clients, courts, other parties and our partners/other stakeholders.
• Provide high quality advice, assistance and casework service to the clients of the NJP.
• Undertake administrative and case management activities.
• Undertake your work and other activities with integrity whilst upholding the organisation’s values and in particular, ensuring a people-first approach across our staff, volunteers and clients.
• Supervise solicitors and paralegals to ensure all obligations are met and cases are run smoothly. Provide day to day guidance to the legal team and assist with NJP’s university clinics.
• Maintain an effective and ethical legal practice including compliance with NJP policies and legislative requirements and practice management standards.

YOU WILL BE SOMEONE WHO HAS:

• At least 4-years post admission experience with a minimum 3 years’ experience in civil litigation.
• A trauma-informed approach to working with clients.
• Strong leadership and advocacy skills.
• The NJP strongly encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse lawyers to apply. 

KEY CONTACTS

You will report to the Principal Solicitors on a regular basis in relation to your caseload, leave requests and other matters.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Working within a small team of passionate, dedicated and skilled advocates.
• Flexible work conditions.
• Career and professional development opportunities.
• Not-for-profit FBT salary packaging to reduce your tax liability and maximise take-home pay.
• Access to personal counselling and other wellbeing options.

NEXT STEPS:

The NJP strongly encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse lawyers to apply.

All questions should be sent to [email protected], using the subject line: Solicitor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

The start date is flexible, but we hope the successful candidate can begin by late-September 2024.

National Justice Project | Fearlessly fighting injustice.

A position description is attached.