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Forbes Based Unrestricted Solicitor Full Time 38 Hours a week Binaal Billa Family Violence Legal Prevention Service (BBFVPLS) is auspice by Yoorana Gunya Family Healing Centre and as a unit provides legal advice and representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in regard to family/domestic violence and sexual assault and related areas of law and in accordance with the operational framework and casework guidelines established by BBFVLS. This position requires a highly motivated person, with the capacity to work across cultures to provide services to ATSI victims / survivors of family/domestic violence and sexual assault. Regular travel is required to cover the following service areas; Forbes, Parkes, Peak Hill, Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo and Murrinbridge and West Wyalong. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for all legal advice and legal assistance Completion of all legal aspects including assisting with legal policies and procedures and ensuring to operate within the organisations policies and framework Managing and delegating work for the Legal Officer Undertake regular reviews as part of the organisations ongoing quality assurance processes and to ensure the best possible service is provided, and to identify areas where more support can be given. Supervise legal matters in accordance with policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure that high client services are provided  Ensuring all requirements of the legal profession are met and not breached: ie conflict checks, client confidentiality, accurate and concomitant file notes taken Ensuring funding guidelines are adhered to in conjunction with the Program Coordinator Ensuring that the ordinary law of the land applies to indigenous communities.  Legal advice and casework: Providing efficient, accurate and high quality telephone, face to face and Zoom meetings offering legal advice to ATSI victim of family violence and /or sexual assault. Providing a culturally appropriate front line legal service & CLE delivery. Appropriately using CLASS data base for recording legal service provision. Undertaking administrative and research activities within established policies, procedures and delegations In collaboration with other workers of BBFVPLS develop and implement relevant community education and social support programs of benefit to people from affected communities. Advocating for the best interests of child clients, particularly as this relates to care and protection issues. Early intervention and prevention Partake in the delivery of training seminars for clients and/or staff to improve the organisation Reporting to the Program Coordinator Attending a monthly meeting with the Operations Manager and the Program Coordinator as deemed necessary. SELECTION CRITERIA Admission with the Law Society of NSW to practice as a solicitor in New South Wales, and hold a current unrestricted practicing certificate. Experience providing high quality legal advice and representation. Demonstrated ability to communicate in plain language legal information to our diverse community. Knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to family violence and/or sexual assault and how it may affect victim’s lives, why it occurs, who it happens to and the myths and common attitudes about family violence and/or sexual assault Experience with Casework and court representation of clients Client advice, community education and legal clinics Comprehensive understanding of confidentiality and full understanding of relevant statutes and laws Well-developed written and verbal interpersonal communication skills including highly developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills, experience with data collection and report writing Clearance for Working with Children and Prior National Criminal History Check Excellent organisational skills together with a preparedness to be flexible and adaptable to meet the organisational needs Develop and maintain productive partnerships between Binaal Billa FVPLS other services within our region relevant to the needs of our clients Maintain proper records of client contact, assessment, referral and follow up including input of accurate data into the CLASS data collection system Work with local ATSI communities to identify needs and encourage the development and maintenance of a supportive community infrastructure Be up to date with any change is legislation and any change in laws that would affect client representation Use of databases and Microsoft programs that are supported by BBFVPLS Good time management skills to ensure proper service delivery to clients Ability to supervise staff in maintaining the legal aspects of the service A current driver’s licence (unrestricted). ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will possess the following: Minimum 2 years Post Admission Experience (PAE) Ability to work independently and manage your own work. Including working both independently and within a team environment. Experience in assisting clients who have experienced family violence, including family law, care & protection and ADVO matters. Client service skills with an empathic approach to clients. Excellent communication and problem solving skills. Developing information resources and provide community legal education, in accordance with policies and procedures An understanding of the barriers confronted by a diverse range of clients in accessing the legal service. A commitment to a culture of team work, excellence and continuous improvement. The following are imperative for our funding guidelines: Family law Victim support Child protection Witness assistance law Mediation Parenting orders Community legal education Legal advice either by phone/Zoom meetings or in person in our service area Registration with the law society Applications close on Friday 14th May 2021 at 5pm Please send Resume with referees, covering letter addressing the selection Criteria and other requested documents to: Program Coordinator: debbie@binaalbilla.com.au or call 026850 1234

The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is currently looking for 1 volunteer PLT Student/Law Student/Solicitor to join our team for an immediate start. About the organisation: HALC 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, people who use drugs 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 minimum 3 month period (preferably  4/5 days per week  when completing  PLT requirements ). Please do not apply if cannot commit to the minimum days/time period required. Send in your brief resume and cover letter indicating the number of days and specific days you will be able to work for to  vikas@halc.org.au   Unfortunately, due to the limited resources of our Centre, only applicants that progress to the next stage will be contacted. 

Practical Legal Training placements at Justice Connect –Melbourne office   Our Melbourne office is currently recruiting Practical Legal Trainee (PLT) students to work with our Homeless Law Service. PLT students receive on-the-job legal training and supervision, providing valuable experience to set you up for your legal career. The Homeless Law Service is client-focused. As a PLT you will take part in improving the lives of some of our most disadvantaged community members while working at one of Australia’s most successful public interest and social justice organisations.   We are currently seeking PLT students. Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.   About Homeless Law   Homeless Law is a dynamic legal team at Justice Connect, delivering access to justice through pro bono. Homeless Law provides legal assistance to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, specialising in tenancy, infringements, and credit and debt. Homeless Law also has a criminal law service for existing clients.   Though the PLT placement, you may have the opportunity to participate in: Intake of new telephone enquiries; Taking instructions and communicating with clients; Assessing matters for clinic appointments, drafting letters and drafting memos for appointments; •involvement in some client appointments; File management: inputting and maintaining accurate client information and communications; Delivering supervised legal information to clients; Supporting the work of the lawyers (internal and secondee lawyers) by communicating with lawyers, case workers and court and tribunal staff, and drafting correspondence and referral memoranda; Legal research, analysis and problem solving; Contributing to Homeless Law’s law reform, advocacy or project work; and Learning how to effectively manage data and use Homeless Law’s case management platform, Microsoft Dynamics; Shadowing Homeless Law lawyers at Magistrates court and VCAT hearings (remotely during COVID-19).  Applications will be assessed on relevant skills and experience as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.   We know our team and our organisation is stronger with a diversity of backgrounds and experience, including lived experience of the issues we work on. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, people from culturally and linguistically diverse and refugee backgrounds, people with diverse religious beliefs, gender diverse people, LGBTIQ+ people and people living with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.   The Justice Connect Melbourne office is located in the Melbourne CBD. This is an unpaid position.   You must: Be enrolled in, or have completed a Practical Legal Training program at the College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university; Be able to work at least 3days a week in the Justice Connect Melbourne office (the placement will not be conducted remotely); and Undertake between 50 -75 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.   Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.   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 tomailto:plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.auas a single Word or PDF file including “PLT Application –Homeless Law” in the email subject line.