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We are seeking a Managing Solicitor to work at our office in Kalgoorlie for a fixed term period through to 30 th June 2020 with possibility of extension.  The successful applicant will help shape the direction of the Aboriginal Family Law Services in the respective region and work with a degree of independence.  The Managing Solicitor is responsible for the delivery of legal services, including family law, care and protection matters, family violence restraining orders and criminal injuries compensation. The successful applicant will provide legal advice, court representation and community legal education to Aboriginal people who have suffered, or are experiencing, family violence within their community. In addition, the successful applicant will have managing responsibilities for the 4/5 staff in the regional office and will be required to oversee internal administration practices . This includes overseeing internal administration systems including CLASS, file management, filing and IT systems as well as other administrative and managerial duties including annual appraisals for staff reporting to this role, and approval of leave requests and time sheets. To be considered for this position you need to meet the following criteria: Essential Eligible for unrestricted practice certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia Admitted or eligible for admittance to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia Legal qualifications relevant to the position with copies provided Minimum of 2 years’ legal practice experience Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing staff Excellent communication skills including oral and written Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people Demonstrated ability to travel to remote areas to deliver services to clients and the community Desirable Post graduate education in Aboriginal Family Violence issues Advocacy Experience Experience working with Aboriginal people Experience working within family law or welfare based legal representation 5 years legal practice experience Experience in family law, protection and care matters, criminal injuries compensation and/or violence restraining orders Experience in delivering community legal education Essential Eligibility Requirements Current ‘C’ Class WA Driver’s License Current Police Clearance Certificate Current Working with Children Check AFLS offers an attractive salary package including remote allowances and superannuation, as well as 5 weeks’ annual leave and salary sacrifice options. relocation costs may be offered to successful applicants  Applications must include a Letter of Introduction, a Statement Addressing the Selection Criteria and a Resume including names of two (2) referees. Applications should be submitted by close of business Friday 25 October 2019 , to: humanresources@afls.org.au or Human Resources, AFLS, PO Box 5254, East Victoria Park, WA 6981.

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 three placements to commence in November 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.  

Legal Aid NSW is seeking applications from final year law students and recent graduates for Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements in the Civil and Criminal Law Division. Applicants must expressly address the Selection Criteria set out below in their applications. Possible PLT locations include Fairfield, Parramatta, Penrith and Sutherland offices. Legal Aid NSW is a state-wide organisation providing legal services to socially and economically disadvantaged people across NSW. We deliver legal services in most areas of criminal, family and civil law.  Our services are provided through our Central Sydney office and 22 regional offices. Legal Aid NSW employs over 1000 staff. Legal Aid NSW offices are open between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Legal Aid NSW is committed to supporting and encouraging students who are dedicated to assisting disadvantaged clients, to gain their training as lawyers to meet their practical legal training obligations, by offering voluntary practical legal training within Western and Southwest Sydney. The volunteer PLT placements contributes to the delivery of legal services, including extensive experience researching, attending training (where available), taking instructions, preparing written advice, advocacy and preparing documentation. PLT placements will also assist solicitors with complex matters and litigation, where there is a grant of aid. This includes preparing briefs to counsel and assisting in court proceedings. PLT placements will also contribute to policy, law reform and training (community legal education). Placements commence from mid December 2019. Applications Applicants are required to work a minimum of 3 days per week and must be either final year law students or recent graduates.  The application should include the following: your CV, a cover letter (maximum of 2 pages), most recent academic transcript. Your application is to be completed and lodged on or before the closing date by emailing the application to: plt.wsu@legalaid.nsw.gov.au . Selection Criteria Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing socially and economically disadvantaged people, including an understanding of the barriers facing disadvantaged clients accessing legal services and a keen interest in social justice; Good communication skills (both written & verbal); Good telephone manner and an ability to deal effectively with Legal Aid clients; Sound time-management and organisational skills; Legal research skills; Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively as part of a team; Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities Please note, Legal Aid NSW will only consider applications which address the selection criteria provided. Please apply by  6 December 2019.

We are seeking a Managing Solicitor to work at our office in Port Hedland.   The Managing Solicitor is responsible for the delivery of legal services, including court representation, to Aboriginal clients in the areas of family law, family violence, criminal injuries compensation and care and protection matters. The role also entails providing clinical legal education (“CLE”) to community groups and external stakeholders. The Managing Solicitor is also required to attend to outreach in the Kalgoorlie region to provide CLE. The Managing Solicitor may also be required to supervise restricted legal practitioners in the Port Hedland Office.   In addition to legal duties, the successful applicant will be required to supervise office staff in their day-to-day activities.  This includes overseeing internal administration systems including CLASS, file management, filing and IT systems as well as other administrative and managerial duties including annual appraisals for staff reporting to this role, and approval of leave requests and timesheets.   To be considered for this position you need to meet the following criteria:   Essential Eligible for unrestricted practice certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia Admitted or eligible for admittance to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia Legal qualifications relevant to the position with copies provided Minimum of 2 years’ legal practice experience Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing staff Excellent communication skills including oral and written Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people Demonstrated ability to travel to remote areas to deliver services to clients and the community Desirable Post graduate education in Aboriginal Family Violence issues Advocacy Experience Experience working with Aboriginal people Experience working within family law or welfare based legal representation 5 years legal practice experience Experience in family law, protection and care matters, criminal injuries compensation and/or violence restraining orders Experience in delivering community legal education Essential Eligibility Requirements Current ‘C’ Class WA Driver’s License Current Police Clearance Certificate Current Working with Children Check   Applications should include a Letter of Introduction, a Statement Addressing the Selection Criteria and a Resume including names of two (2) referees.   Applications should be sent to: humanresources@afls.org.au or Human Resources, AFLS PO Box 5254, East Victoria Park Western Australia 6981.   Please note that only those successful to interview will be contacted.   AFLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply