Central Coast Community Legal Centre
Central Coast Community Legal Centre (CCCLC) is seeking full-time or part-time volunteers wishing to complete their practical legal training in a busy generalist practice that provides free legal services to people living, working or studying on the Central Coast. These are unpaid positions.
You must:
Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Ideally be able to work at least 2 days a week and
Attend a compulsory two-day General Orientation and Intake Training.
Scheduled 2020 orientation dates are:
17 th and 18 th February 2020
27 th and 28 th April 2020
6 th July and 7th July 2020
7th and 8th September 2020
26 th and 27 th October 2020
Applications aimed for particular orientation dates should be submitted at least three weeks prior to allow interviews to take place. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on relevant skills as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who live on the Central Coast and candidates who want to complete at least 45 days with CCCLC.
Email your resume and academic transcript to contact@centralcoastclc.org.au
During your placement with CCCLC you can expect to be exposed to a wide range of legal matters, including debt, fines, family, employment, discrimination, motor vehicle accidents, Apprehended Violence Orders and more!
You will gain experience in providing legal information and referral services by telephone, interviewing clients, attending outreach locations, drafting legal letters and court documents, undertaking legal research, developing community legal education materials, engaging in community development and participating in systemic advocacy.
Based in Wyong NSW, CCCLC provides free legal advice to disadvantaged people at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders at Mingaletta at Umina and Yerin - Elanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre at Wyong. We advise unrepresented litigants in Traffic and AVO matters at Wyong Local Court and AVO matters at Gosford Local Court and operate a Children’s Court Assistance Scheme at Wyong, Woy Woy and Broadmeadow Children’s Courts.
Become a part of our friendly and committed team of volunteers who work together to provide access to justice to the people who really need it most on the Central Coast
Central Coast Community Legal Centre (CCCLC) is seeking full-time or part-time volunteers wishing to complete their practical legal training in a busy generalist practice that provides free legal services to people living, working or studying on the Central Coast. These are unpaid positions.
You must:
Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Ideally be able to work at least 2 days a week and
Attend a compulsory two-day General Orientation and Intake Training.
Scheduled 2020 orientation dates are:
17 th and 18 th February 2020
27 th and 28 th April 2020
6 th July and 7th July 2020
7th and 8th September 2020
26 th and 27 th October 2020
Applications aimed for particular orientation dates should be submitted at least three weeks prior to allow interviews to take place. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on relevant skills as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who live on the Central Coast and candidates who want to complete at least 45 days with CCCLC.
Email your resume and academic transcript to contact@centralcoastclc.org.au
During your placement with CCCLC you can expect to be exposed to a wide range of legal matters, including debt, fines, family, employment, discrimination, motor vehicle accidents, Apprehended Violence Orders and more!
You will gain experience in providing legal information and referral services by telephone, interviewing clients, attending outreach locations, drafting legal letters and court documents, undertaking legal research, developing community legal education materials, engaging in community development and participating in systemic advocacy.
Based in Wyong NSW, CCCLC provides free legal advice to disadvantaged people at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders at Mingaletta at Umina and Yerin - Elanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre at Wyong. We advise unrepresented litigants in Traffic and AVO matters at Wyong Local Court and AVO matters at Gosford Local Court and operate a Children’s Court Assistance Scheme at Wyong, Woy Woy and Broadmeadow Children’s Courts.
Become a part of our friendly and committed team of volunteers who work together to provide access to justice to the people who really need it most on the Central Coast
Justice Connect
Our Court Programs team is currently recruiting PLT students to work at our Melbourne office to help us provide unbundled legal services to the missing middle - unrepresented litigants who do not qualify for Legal Aid and cannot afford private legal assistance.
The Court Programs team currently operates the Self Representation Service in the Federal Courts in Victoria, Tasmania, NSW and the ACT; a service in the Victorian Supreme- and County Courts; and a Domestic Building Legal Service in VCAT. The Court Programs team delivers pro bono services with assistance of volunteer lawyers from Justice Connect’s member law firms and members of the Victorian Bar.
As a PLT student with Court Programs, you can develop practical and procedural legal experience and skills across various jurisdictions and practice areas, including employment law, bankruptcy, human rights, judicial review and domestic building disputes. Further information is available at https://justiceconnect.org.au/how-we-help/
We have placements to commence in November/December 2019, to work 3 days per week for a minimum of 50 days. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Through the PLT placement, you will have the opportunity to:
Take detailed instructions from help-seekers over the phone and in person regarding legal matters
Assist staff in the Federal Court based office and take instructions from drop in help-seekers
Undertake legal research relevant to client matters and assist with the preparation of briefs for volunteers
Sit in, observe and take notes during client appointments with volunteer lawyers and/or barristers
Review and organise client documents
Contact clients to schedule and confirm appointments
Observe proceedings at the Federal Courts, and VCAT
Support and shadow the Court Programs paralegals, lawyers and manager
Assist with developing precedents and legal information factsheets
Applications will be assessed on relevant skills and experience as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to access to justice.
The Justice Connect Melbourne office is located in the CBD and Court Programs has satellite offices located at the courts. This is an unpaid position.
You must:
Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Able to work at least 3 days a week; and
Undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
- your available start date, your preferred days, how many days placement you can commit to and the details of your GDLP provider.
Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including “PLT Application – Court Programs - Melbourne” in the email subject line.
Our Court Programs team is currently recruiting PLT students to work at our Melbourne office to help us provide unbundled legal services to the missing middle - unrepresented litigants who do not qualify for Legal Aid and cannot afford private legal assistance.
The Court Programs team currently operates the Self Representation Service in the Federal Courts in Victoria, Tasmania, NSW and the ACT; a service in the Victorian Supreme- and County Courts; and a Domestic Building Legal Service in VCAT. The Court Programs team delivers pro bono services with assistance of volunteer lawyers from Justice Connect’s member law firms and members of the Victorian Bar.
As a PLT student with Court Programs, you can develop practical and procedural legal experience and skills across various jurisdictions and practice areas, including employment law, bankruptcy, human rights, judicial review and domestic building disputes. Further information is available at https://justiceconnect.org.au/how-we-help/
We have placements to commence in November/December 2019, to work 3 days per week for a minimum of 50 days. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Through the PLT placement, you will have the opportunity to:
Take detailed instructions from help-seekers over the phone and in person regarding legal matters
Assist staff in the Federal Court based office and take instructions from drop in help-seekers
Undertake legal research relevant to client matters and assist with the preparation of briefs for volunteers
Sit in, observe and take notes during client appointments with volunteer lawyers and/or barristers
Review and organise client documents
Contact clients to schedule and confirm appointments
Observe proceedings at the Federal Courts, and VCAT
Support and shadow the Court Programs paralegals, lawyers and manager
Assist with developing precedents and legal information factsheets
Applications will be assessed on relevant skills and experience as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to access to justice.
The Justice Connect Melbourne office is located in the CBD and Court Programs has satellite offices located at the courts. This is an unpaid position.
You must:
Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Able to work at least 3 days a week; and
Undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
- your available start date, your preferred days, how many days placement you can commit to and the details of your GDLP provider.
Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including “PLT Application – Court Programs - Melbourne” in the email subject line.
Arts Law
Arts Law Centre is Australia’s independent national community legal centre for the Arts. Our mission is to empower artists through the law. We provide free or low cost specialised legal advice, education and resources to Australian artists and arts organisations across all art forms, on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters.
Arts Law’s Artists in the Black (AITB) program delivers targeted services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts and cultural organisations nationally. The Artists in the Black service was established in 2004 to provide enhanced legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, organisations and communities.
The Artists in the Black Paralegal will work within the Artists in the Black team, including the Coordinator, the FT Paralegal and the CEO, to assist in the delivery of Arts Law’s service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts communities. This role will provide support & assistance to Arts Law staff and volunteers and will be required to provide administrative support for the CEO, Solicitors and Artists in the Black Coordinator where required.
The position is permanent part time (3 days per week). Generally, a working day at Arts Law is 9am-5pm with a one-hour break for lunch. The salary range commences at $59,000 per annum (pro rata) depending upon qualifications and experience. Leave loading and the Superannuation Contribution (SGC) is paid in addition to the salary. Salary packaging is available for full-time and part-time employees.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
Excellent attention to detail
Tertiary or other qualifications relevant to the provision of legal services
Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture
Highly developed verbal, written, presentation and communication skills
Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing work tasks and deliver these to agreed timelines
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small office environment
Demonstrated understanding in the following computer applications; MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Salesforce
Desirable
Previous Paralegal experience will be highly regarded
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of problems faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, arts organisation and communities relevant to the Arts
Understanding and appreciation of a community based legal centre
Demonstrated experience liaising with relevant government and various stakeholders
Willing to travel to remote communities for short period of time
Please include a resume/CV of no more than four pages, and details of three confidential referees (including at least two who have worked with you in a supervisory capacity).
Following the close of applications, the selection committee will consider applications and prepare a shortlist of candidates for interview. It is expected that at least one round of interviews will be undertaken.
Applications will only be accepted electronically. They can be sent to recruitment@artslaw.com.au
Further information about Arts Law can be found at www.artslaw.com.au
Applications close Friday 13 th December 2019 at 5.00pm
Arts Law Centre is Australia’s independent national community legal centre for the Arts. Our mission is to empower artists through the law. We provide free or low cost specialised legal advice, education and resources to Australian artists and arts organisations across all art forms, on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters.
Arts Law’s Artists in the Black (AITB) program delivers targeted services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts and cultural organisations nationally. The Artists in the Black service was established in 2004 to provide enhanced legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, organisations and communities.
The Artists in the Black Paralegal will work within the Artists in the Black team, including the Coordinator, the FT Paralegal and the CEO, to assist in the delivery of Arts Law’s service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts communities. This role will provide support & assistance to Arts Law staff and volunteers and will be required to provide administrative support for the CEO, Solicitors and Artists in the Black Coordinator where required.
The position is permanent part time (3 days per week). Generally, a working day at Arts Law is 9am-5pm with a one-hour break for lunch. The salary range commences at $59,000 per annum (pro rata) depending upon qualifications and experience. Leave loading and the Superannuation Contribution (SGC) is paid in addition to the salary. Salary packaging is available for full-time and part-time employees.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
Excellent attention to detail
Tertiary or other qualifications relevant to the provision of legal services
Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture
Highly developed verbal, written, presentation and communication skills
Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing work tasks and deliver these to agreed timelines
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small office environment
Demonstrated understanding in the following computer applications; MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Salesforce
Desirable
Previous Paralegal experience will be highly regarded
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of problems faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, arts organisation and communities relevant to the Arts
Understanding and appreciation of a community based legal centre
Demonstrated experience liaising with relevant government and various stakeholders
Willing to travel to remote communities for short period of time
Please include a resume/CV of no more than four pages, and details of three confidential referees (including at least two who have worked with you in a supervisory capacity).
Following the close of applications, the selection committee will consider applications and prepare a shortlist of candidates for interview. It is expected that at least one round of interviews will be undertaken.
Applications will only be accepted electronically. They can be sent to recruitment@artslaw.com.au
Further information about Arts Law can be found at www.artslaw.com.au
Applications close Friday 13 th December 2019 at 5.00pm
HIV/AIDS Legal Centre
HALC is currently looking for two volunteer/PLT/Law Students/Solicitors to join our team for an immediate start.
About the organisation:
The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre provides free legal services to people affected by, and those most at risk of, HIV and Hep C (HCV) on HIV/HCV related legal matters.
We deal with a range of HIV/Hep C related legal issues including -
Immigration
Administrative Law
Public Health
Criminal
Employment
Discrimination
Insurance/Superannuation
Estate planning
Social Security
Family
Position Description:
Volunteers perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including -
delivery of legal advice under the direct supervision of a solicitor;
drafting of legal advice, submissions, applications to courts & tribunals and other legal correspondence
maintaining accurate files and legal records
client intakes
casework and client interviews under directions from Solicitors;
general administrative work
researching legal and administrative laws and procedures;
Essential criteria:
sensitivity to people affected by HIV and Hep C
sensitivity towards clients from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTI community, Sex Workers, and persons with disabilities
Ability to work fairly independently and with quick instructions. Proactively working on files allocated to you. (All work is supervised and monitored by Solicitors)
ability to work under pressure
basic computer skills
ability to work in a small team/open office environment
We request applicants to commit to at least 3 days per week over a 3 month period (preferably 4/5 days per week when completing PLT requirements ).
Send in your brief resume and cover letter indicating the number of days and specific days you will be able to work for to halc@halc.org.au
HALC is currently looking for two volunteer/PLT/Law Students/Solicitors to join our team for an immediate start.
About the organisation:
The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre provides free legal services to people affected by, and those most at risk of, HIV and Hep C (HCV) on HIV/HCV related legal matters.
We deal with a range of HIV/Hep C related legal issues including -
Immigration
Administrative Law
Public Health
Criminal
Employment
Discrimination
Insurance/Superannuation
Estate planning
Social Security
Family
Position Description:
Volunteers perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including -
delivery of legal advice under the direct supervision of a solicitor;
drafting of legal advice, submissions, applications to courts & tribunals and other legal correspondence
maintaining accurate files and legal records
client intakes
casework and client interviews under directions from Solicitors;
general administrative work
researching legal and administrative laws and procedures;
Essential criteria:
sensitivity to people affected by HIV and Hep C
sensitivity towards clients from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTI community, Sex Workers, and persons with disabilities
Ability to work fairly independently and with quick instructions. Proactively working on files allocated to you. (All work is supervised and monitored by Solicitors)
ability to work under pressure
basic computer skills
ability to work in a small team/open office environment
We request applicants to commit to at least 3 days per week over a 3 month period (preferably 4/5 days per week when completing PLT requirements ).
Send in your brief resume and cover letter indicating the number of days and specific days you will be able to work for to halc@halc.org.au
