Are you passionate about social justice? Would you like to develop your skills in Victim Services and one to two of the following areas of law: Employment, Criminal, Traffic and Family Law, Civil (including credit and debt, consumer issues and Motor Vehicle Accident-property damage).

If so, we have the perfect position for you.

You will join an amazing team of dedicated professionals committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing legal challenges.

This role joins a team of solicitors in a Community Legal Centre that promotes access to justice for those disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances and provides the opportunity for rewarding and constructive engagement on professional and community levels.

We are seeking a solicitor with 1 to 3 years PAE experience who has a commitment to social justice, and interest or experience in Victim Service and one or more of our Focus Areas of law.

You must hold a current NSW Law Society Practising Certificate and be able to use your own vehicle for work when required.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Assisting and working with the Senior Solicitor with the Centre’s legal practice, programs and initiatives in the Focus Areas
• Facilitate community engagement, consultation and education initiatives with respect to Focus Areas
• Represent JSC at and participate in relevant Focus Area networks
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders relevant to the Focus Areas
• Keep up to date with legislation, practice and procedure and developments relevant to your position requirements from time to time.

• Current NSW Law Society practising certificate or eligible to obtain same prior to commencement of employment
• 1 – 3 years post-admission experience
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Very good computer literacy, in particular word processing and the efficient preparation of your own correspondence and file management
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice issues and those experiencing economic, social, and cultural disadvantage and lack of access to legal services
• Current driver licence and availability of own motor vehicle for work use, duly registered and with property damage insurance as outlined in the Contract of Employment