Salvos Legal
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Salvos Legal is an award-winning commercial law firm with a difference – all of our profits fund Salvos Legal Humanitarian, a free law firm for people in need. This is a role where the work you do really matters!
Our firm was was awarded Australian Law Firm of the Year (up to 100 lawyers) and Corporate Citizen Firm of the Year at the 2016 Australasian Law Awards. We were also recently named one of the 2016 Innovative Firms by Australasian Lawyer.
The role…
A volunteer placement with Salvos Legal Humanitarian offers you a unique opportunity to:
Gain “hands on” experience in criminal, family and refugee and migration law and day-to-day case management in a best practice environment;
Develop your foundational legal skills through active mentoring from our respected staff team;
Gain 4 months experience towards your unrestricted practicing certificate in a social justice context;
Participate in our internal CLE program, earning a minimum of 5 CLE points during your 4 month internship;
Benefit from our staff well-being program, which supports both professional and personal development;
Join an innovative, energetic and friendly team in a boutique firm
You…
To secure this exciting opportunity you will need to be a junior solicitor with a genuine interest in humanitarian law, and a commitment to volunteering a minimum of 3 days/ week for 4 months. You will have strong communication and time-management skills, proven interpersonal skills including the ability to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds, and a desire to learn from more experienced practitioners while making an integral contribution to your team.
If you are an energetic and flexible young lawyer with a heart for social justice, then you may well be the right person to join this team.
To apply, please forward your CV together with a one-page cover letter to:
John Dinamarca Volunteer Administrator volunteercoordinator@salvoslegal.com.au
Salvos Legal is an award-winning commercial law firm with a difference – all of our profits fund Salvos Legal Humanitarian, a free law firm for people in need. This is a role where the work you do really matters!
Our firm was was awarded Australian Law Firm of the Year (up to 100 lawyers) and Corporate Citizen Firm of the Year at the 2016 Australasian Law Awards. We were also recently named one of the 2016 Innovative Firms by Australasian Lawyer.
The role…
A volunteer placement with Salvos Legal Humanitarian offers you a unique opportunity to:
Gain “hands on” experience in criminal, family and refugee and migration law and day-to-day case management in a best practice environment;
Develop your foundational legal skills through active mentoring from our respected staff team;
Gain 4 months experience towards your unrestricted practicing certificate in a social justice context;
Participate in our internal CLE program, earning a minimum of 5 CLE points during your 4 month internship;
Benefit from our staff well-being program, which supports both professional and personal development;
Join an innovative, energetic and friendly team in a boutique firm
You…
To secure this exciting opportunity you will need to be a junior solicitor with a genuine interest in humanitarian law, and a commitment to volunteering a minimum of 3 days/ week for 4 months. You will have strong communication and time-management skills, proven interpersonal skills including the ability to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds, and a desire to learn from more experienced practitioners while making an integral contribution to your team.
If you are an energetic and flexible young lawyer with a heart for social justice, then you may well be the right person to join this team.
To apply, please forward your CV together with a one-page cover letter to:
John Dinamarca Volunteer Administrator volunteercoordinator@salvoslegal.com.au
Inner City Legal Centre
Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) is looking for students to complete their practical legal training placement with us. This is a great opportunity for students to experience legal practice and consider professional responsibilities in a community setting, at a community legal centre with both generalist and specialist practices. If you do your PLT with us, we aim to prepare you for the commencement of your legal career. This position is voluntary and unpaid. The PLT Program duties include performing client intake, taking instructions, assisting in giving legal advice, casework, assistance with court attendance, legal drafting and following up client matters. The Program is only offered to suitable applicants subject to an application process, an interview and availability, and preference is given to applicants committing to a 60+ day placement with progression of 3 days per week, usually including one evening per week. PLT Students are indemnified as volunteer workers under the ICLC Professional Indemnity Insurance policy. Students are responsible for ensuring they comply with all conditions and requirements of their PLT provider in progressing towards admission. PLT students perform work under supervision, and the PLT Placement overall is supervised by the Principal Solicitor. Selection criteria: Prerequisite –
Completion of a law degree and eligibility to commence the practical experience components of Practical Legal Training.
Essential criteria –
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds and in diverse circumstances, in particular clients experiencing significant stress who may present with challenging behaviours (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, clients with disabilities, clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, clients with complex issues, clients who identify as LGBTIQ, etc).
Understanding of legal professional practice issues, including duties to maintain confidentiality and to avoid conflicts of interest.
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Demonstrated interest in legal issues affecting communities served by ICLC.
Desirable criteria –
Prior experience volunteering with the ICLC or another community legal centre or law-related NGO.
Demonstrated experience in administration or customer service.
Intention to commence the coursework component of PLT by or soon after the commencement date of any PLT placement.
Application procedures
Applicants must address the above selection criteria in 2-3 pages and include a copy of their current resume, including the names of two independent referees. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be assessed. This round of applications close 5pm on Sunday 8 October 2017. Please email to vicki@iclc.org.au . Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at a mutually convenient time, and interviews by telephone or Skype can be arranged. The ICLC is open to receiving applications from suitable candidates well in advance of an anticipated start date and we are also open to receiving applications using the format outlined above, at any time of the year. ICLC’s human resources policies, procedures and practices support anti-discrimination principles and encourage people living with a disability, people who identify as Aboriginal, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people identifying as LGBTIQ to apply. Please contact the Centre if you require adjustment in answering the criteria (9332 1966). As part of your application, please let us know if there is anything that we should know about you that may cause an issue to arise under the Legal Profession Uniform Law. As an example see section 121.
Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) is looking for students to complete their practical legal training placement with us. This is a great opportunity for students to experience legal practice and consider professional responsibilities in a community setting, at a community legal centre with both generalist and specialist practices. If you do your PLT with us, we aim to prepare you for the commencement of your legal career. This position is voluntary and unpaid. The PLT Program duties include performing client intake, taking instructions, assisting in giving legal advice, casework, assistance with court attendance, legal drafting and following up client matters. The Program is only offered to suitable applicants subject to an application process, an interview and availability, and preference is given to applicants committing to a 60+ day placement with progression of 3 days per week, usually including one evening per week. PLT Students are indemnified as volunteer workers under the ICLC Professional Indemnity Insurance policy. Students are responsible for ensuring they comply with all conditions and requirements of their PLT provider in progressing towards admission. PLT students perform work under supervision, and the PLT Placement overall is supervised by the Principal Solicitor. Selection criteria: Prerequisite –
Completion of a law degree and eligibility to commence the practical experience components of Practical Legal Training.
Essential criteria –
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds and in diverse circumstances, in particular clients experiencing significant stress who may present with challenging behaviours (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, clients with disabilities, clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, clients with complex issues, clients who identify as LGBTIQ, etc).
Understanding of legal professional practice issues, including duties to maintain confidentiality and to avoid conflicts of interest.
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Demonstrated interest in legal issues affecting communities served by ICLC.
Desirable criteria –
Prior experience volunteering with the ICLC or another community legal centre or law-related NGO.
Demonstrated experience in administration or customer service.
Intention to commence the coursework component of PLT by or soon after the commencement date of any PLT placement.
Application procedures
Applicants must address the above selection criteria in 2-3 pages and include a copy of their current resume, including the names of two independent referees. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be assessed. This round of applications close 5pm on Sunday 8 October 2017. Please email to vicki@iclc.org.au . Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at a mutually convenient time, and interviews by telephone or Skype can be arranged. The ICLC is open to receiving applications from suitable candidates well in advance of an anticipated start date and we are also open to receiving applications using the format outlined above, at any time of the year. ICLC’s human resources policies, procedures and practices support anti-discrimination principles and encourage people living with a disability, people who identify as Aboriginal, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people identifying as LGBTIQ to apply. Please contact the Centre if you require adjustment in answering the criteria (9332 1966). As part of your application, please let us know if there is anything that we should know about you that may cause an issue to arise under the Legal Profession Uniform Law. As an example see section 121.
Salvos Legal
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Salvos Legal is an award-winning commercial law firm with a difference – all of our profits fund Salvos Legal Humanitarian, a free law firm for people in need. This is a role where the work you do really matters!
Our firm was recognised as the 2014 Law Firm of the Year in the Australian Law Awards and was awarded Australian Law Firm of the Year (up to 100 lawyers) and Corporate Citizen Firm of the Year at the 2016 Australasian Law Awards . We were also recently named one of the 2016 Innovative Firms by Australasian Lawyer .
The role…
A placement in Salvos Legal’s Corporate and Commercial Team offers you a unique opportunity to:
Gain experience in corporate advisory, banking and finance and transactional commercial work in a best practice environment;
Develop your foundational legal skills through active mentoring from our respected staff team;
Complete your PLT hours or gain 4 months experience towards your unrestricted practicing certificate;
Participate in our internal CLE program, earning a minimum of 5 CLE points during your 4 month internship;
Benefit from our staff well-being program, which supports both professional and personal development;
Join an innovative, energetic and friendly team in a boutique firm
You…
To secure this exciting opportunity you will need to be a law graduate or junior solicitor with a genuine interest in Corporate and Commercial Law, and a commitment to volunteering full-time for four months. You will have strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills and a desire to learn from more experienced practitioners while making an integral contribution to your team.
“I came to Salvos Legal having taken a year off to work and travel. My placement was a positive re-introduction to law and I recommend the experience to anyone who is able to take advantage of it… I left with greater confidence in my abilities and looking forward to a future as a solicitor.” (X avier, PLT Student, Salvos Legal, May 2017)
If you are an energetic and flexible young lawyer with a hunger to participate in a unique and growing business and a heart for social justice, then you may well be the right person to join this team.
To apply, please forward your CV together with a one-page cover letter to:
John Dinamarca
Volunteer Administrator
volunteercoordinator@salvoslegal.com.au
Salvos Legal is an award-winning commercial law firm with a difference – all of our profits fund Salvos Legal Humanitarian, a free law firm for people in need. This is a role where the work you do really matters!
Our firm was recognised as the 2014 Law Firm of the Year in the Australian Law Awards and was awarded Australian Law Firm of the Year (up to 100 lawyers) and Corporate Citizen Firm of the Year at the 2016 Australasian Law Awards . We were also recently named one of the 2016 Innovative Firms by Australasian Lawyer .
The role…
A placement in Salvos Legal’s Corporate and Commercial Team offers you a unique opportunity to:
Gain experience in corporate advisory, banking and finance and transactional commercial work in a best practice environment;
Develop your foundational legal skills through active mentoring from our respected staff team;
Complete your PLT hours or gain 4 months experience towards your unrestricted practicing certificate;
Participate in our internal CLE program, earning a minimum of 5 CLE points during your 4 month internship;
Benefit from our staff well-being program, which supports both professional and personal development;
Join an innovative, energetic and friendly team in a boutique firm
You…
To secure this exciting opportunity you will need to be a law graduate or junior solicitor with a genuine interest in Corporate and Commercial Law, and a commitment to volunteering full-time for four months. You will have strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills and a desire to learn from more experienced practitioners while making an integral contribution to your team.
“I came to Salvos Legal having taken a year off to work and travel. My placement was a positive re-introduction to law and I recommend the experience to anyone who is able to take advantage of it… I left with greater confidence in my abilities and looking forward to a future as a solicitor.” (X avier, PLT Student, Salvos Legal, May 2017)
If you are an energetic and flexible young lawyer with a hunger to participate in a unique and growing business and a heart for social justice, then you may well be the right person to join this team.
To apply, please forward your CV together with a one-page cover letter to:
John Dinamarca
Volunteer Administrator
volunteercoordinator@salvoslegal.com.au
Salvos Legal
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Salvos Legal is an award-winning commercial law firm with a difference – all of our profits fund Salvos Legal Humanitarian, a free law firm for people in need. This is a role where the work you do really matters!
We are pleased to announce the new Supply Chain Audit and Ending Modern Slavery’ specialisation practice, a strategic partnership between Salvos Legal and the The Salvation Army’s Freedom Partnership to End Modern Slavery. The Freedom Partnership mobilises communities to effectively identify and respond to modern slavery, engages with government, business, business corporations and consumers, partners with local, state and territory governments, and empowers survivor advocates to contribute their expertise.
The Supply Chain Audit and Ending Modern Slavery’ practice specialisation sits across the Humanitarian and Commercial teams. It aims to conduct research on strategies to abolish human trafficking, modern slavery and slavery-like practices in Australia. Salvos Legal is seeking a committed full time, volunteer research intern to assist the team with this exciting work.
The role…
A research internship in Salvos Legal’s Commercial Team as part of the Supply Chain and Ending Modern Slavery Practice team offers you a unique opportunity to:
Conduct research relating to the proposed Modern Slavery Act, supply chains and the benefits of supply chain audits;
Conduct research on the audit services being offered by other law firms;
Develop research papers and policy proposals to assist with paid supply chain audits conducted by the firm;
Prepare case summaries of court matters involving human trafficking and modern slavery;
Prepare research memos, submissions and other policy documents relating to human trafficking, modern slavery and commercial ‘best practice’ for preventing modern slavery;
Complete your PLT hours or gain 4-months experience towards your unrestricted practicing certificate;
Benefit from our staff well-being program, which supports both professional and personal development;
Join an innovative, energetic and friendly team in a boutique firm
You…
To secure this exciting opportunity you will need to be a law graduate or junior solicitor with a genuine interest commercial and human rights law, and a commitment to volunteering a minimum of five days a week for a fixed term. You will have strong research and written communication skills, excellent time-management, keen attention to detail, proven capacity to work with challenging matters, and a desire to learn while contributing to team efforts.
If you are an energetic and flexible young lawyer or law graduate with a heart for social justice and a hunger to participate in a ground-breaking partnership to help end modern slavery, then you may well be the right person to join this team.
To apply, please forward your CV together with a one-page cover letter to:
John Dinamarca Volunteer Administrator volunteercoordinator@salvoslegal.com.au
Salvos Legal is an award-winning commercial law firm with a difference – all of our profits fund Salvos Legal Humanitarian, a free law firm for people in need. This is a role where the work you do really matters!
We are pleased to announce the new Supply Chain Audit and Ending Modern Slavery’ specialisation practice, a strategic partnership between Salvos Legal and the The Salvation Army’s Freedom Partnership to End Modern Slavery. The Freedom Partnership mobilises communities to effectively identify and respond to modern slavery, engages with government, business, business corporations and consumers, partners with local, state and territory governments, and empowers survivor advocates to contribute their expertise.
The Supply Chain Audit and Ending Modern Slavery’ practice specialisation sits across the Humanitarian and Commercial teams. It aims to conduct research on strategies to abolish human trafficking, modern slavery and slavery-like practices in Australia. Salvos Legal is seeking a committed full time, volunteer research intern to assist the team with this exciting work.
The role…
A research internship in Salvos Legal’s Commercial Team as part of the Supply Chain and Ending Modern Slavery Practice team offers you a unique opportunity to:
Conduct research relating to the proposed Modern Slavery Act, supply chains and the benefits of supply chain audits;
Conduct research on the audit services being offered by other law firms;
Develop research papers and policy proposals to assist with paid supply chain audits conducted by the firm;
Prepare case summaries of court matters involving human trafficking and modern slavery;
Prepare research memos, submissions and other policy documents relating to human trafficking, modern slavery and commercial ‘best practice’ for preventing modern slavery;
Complete your PLT hours or gain 4-months experience towards your unrestricted practicing certificate;
Benefit from our staff well-being program, which supports both professional and personal development;
Join an innovative, energetic and friendly team in a boutique firm
You…
To secure this exciting opportunity you will need to be a law graduate or junior solicitor with a genuine interest commercial and human rights law, and a commitment to volunteering a minimum of five days a week for a fixed term. You will have strong research and written communication skills, excellent time-management, keen attention to detail, proven capacity to work with challenging matters, and a desire to learn while contributing to team efforts.
If you are an energetic and flexible young lawyer or law graduate with a heart for social justice and a hunger to participate in a ground-breaking partnership to help end modern slavery, then you may well be the right person to join this team.
To apply, please forward your CV together with a one-page cover letter to:
John Dinamarca Volunteer Administrator volunteercoordinator@salvoslegal.com.au
