ABOUT THE TEAM

REDgum is an emerging human rights and public interest legal and consulting practice providing fee-for-service advice and representation, as well as supporting a significant pro bono practice through Australian Lawyers for Remote Aboriginal Rights. Based in Melbourne, our small team works across several jurisdictions on diverse matters including First Peoples’ rights and agreement-making, treaty-making, corporate governance, class actions and litigation, native title, land rights, cultural heritage, renewable energy and environmental law.

REDgum clients include Traditional Owner groups, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, community campaigners and change makers, government departments and project proponents. Now in its second year of operation, REDgum has a strong stable of cutting-edge matters, including public interest litigation in the Federal and High Courts. This is an excellent opportunity to join REDgum in a period of growth.

ABOUT THE POSITION

REDgum is looking for a part-time paralegal, three days a week. This is an ideal opportunity for a law student, with flexibility available around working hours.

The position is well suited to a passionate, hardworking and self-motivated person wanting to work closely with our lawyers on matters that make a difference. You will join a workplace with a deep commitment to championing human rights and First Peoples’ justice, and a relaxed, collegiate and collaborative small team environment.

Ideally, you have:

• Empathy, resilience and a strong sense of initiative
• A keen eye for detail in your file management and collation skills
• Great communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• The ability to build meaningful relationships with diverse clients
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to multi-task
• Critical thinking and the ability to initiate creative solutions

A typical day for you will include:

• Working with our lawyers to support them with day-to-day operations of files/client management
• Assisting in the review and preparation of advice, reports, court and legal documents and general correspondence
• Email and diary management, including coordinating appointments and conferences
• Cultivating strong relationships with our clients, litigation funders, Counsel and other external stakeholders
• Supporting our lawyers to implement internal systems