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Central Coast Community Legal Centre (CCCLC) is seeking 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. Based on government COVID criteria, our current office layout can only safely accommodate a small number of volunteers hence we no longer accept under graduates. You must: Be a third year or above under-graduate OR Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university Be able to work 2 days a week (block placements are unlikely as it affects the number of volunteers we can offer a placement) Complete at least 75 days and Attend a compulsory two-day General Orientation and Intake Training. We are scheduling interviews for the next intake which will take place on: Monday 12 th and Tuesday 13 th April Applications should be submitted at least three weeks prior to allow interviews to take place.  Applications will be 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 75 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 Synapse in Gosford and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at Mingaletta in Umina and Yerin - Elanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre in Wyong.  We advise unrepresented litigants in Traffic and AVO matters at Wyong Local Court, AVO matters at Gosford Local Court and operate a Children’s Court Assistance Scheme at Wyong, Woy Woy and Broadmeadow Children’s Courts. (Subject to resumption of partner organisations and Court lists) 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

Go West.. be our Disability Advocate in beautiful Broken Hill. Initial support from existing Advocate and ongoing backup from our Western NSW team of Advocates in Dubbo and Bathurst. Are you seeking an opportunity to build on your qualifications, learn new skills and work in Far West NSW? We are busy helping people with Disability Royal Commission support, NDIS Appeals and general advocacy support with a range of matters (e.g. legal, education, pensions, health, abuse, discrimination). We need a committed and professional person who will assist individuals with disability to ensure they are treated fairly.  You will have support and guidance from an experienced well-established team of advocates in our Bathurst and Dubbo offices. Disability Advocacy NSW (DA) www.da.org.au is part of Advocacy Law Alliance Inc. www.advocacylaw.org.au . We are a not-for-profit service that believes people with a disability have the right to equality, fairness, and a good quality of life.  DA provides high quality social advocacy to support people with a disability across regional NSW. What we can offer you: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS), Level 4.1 - 4.4 depending on qualifications and experience, to be negotiated with the successful candidate within the salary range. 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday (we will also consider a 4 day week - 30.4 hours for the right candidate, paid pro-rata). Additional paid leave (in addition to statutory annual leave) during Christmas / New Year office closure - 2 weeks. Salary packaging options i.e.tax free salary packaging can increase ‘take home’ pay. an established office in the centre of Broken Hill. a work vehicle for travel within the region. Collaborative team and leadership that will support you with your advocacy cases. Continuous skills training. Employment will be initially offered for a fixed term, 12-month contract from commencement with options for renewal by us. You must undertake a criminal history check prior to approval for employment. Duties include:        1.         Individual Advocacy Advocating on clients’ behalf or supporting clients to advocate for themselves. Linking clients with other relevant services that can assist in the advocacy process (e.g. obtaining legal advice). Supporting clients to participate in formal dispute resolution settings (e.g. discrimination tribunals, courts, NCAT, NDIS Appeals at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Guardianship Tribunal etc.). Supporting clients to understand, access and interact with the Disability Royal Commission, including assistance with submissions. Work to engage with clients who live in remote communities. 2.       Intake and Issue Assessment Interviewing clients who contact the service and ascertain in detail the issues they are experiencing. Establishing whether the client’s issue is within scope of services Disability Advocacy NSW provides. Analysing the information provided by the client or referrer and researching all pertinent areas before triaging the issue based on Disability Advocacy NSW’s service access criteria. When appropriate, providing information and support to the client so that they can undertake self-advocacy. Where advocacy is not appropriate, facilitating referral to a service who can better meet the needs of the client. Meeting regularly with the Regional Coordinator and Regional team to discuss individual cases. Selection Criteria Essential: Relevant tertiary qualifications (examples only: law, legal studies, social work, psychology, social science, welfare studies, community services). Experience and skills relevant to advocating people from disadvantaged or vulnerable groups. Proven skills in the following areas: oral and written communication, research, problem solving and negotiation. Knowledge of key disability issues such as the NDIS and Disability Royal Commission. Driven by integrity, responsibility, accountability, attention to detail and pride in work. A current driver’s licence (or other reasonable method of transport) to attend client visits and engage with remote communities (work vehicle supplied). Ability to work independently and undertake significant road travel around the region to see clients and connect and engage with remote communities, People with disability or from ATSI or CALD backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Submission Checklist Have you got?  A cover letter including contact details A document that addresses each of the selection criteria listed above  (please include this with your cover letter or resume document for ease of submission via Seek) Current resume including two current professional referees Applications close 21 April 2021 Then hit ‘apply now via Seek ensuring everything is included so your application can be considered Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to Charlotte Rider via  charlotte.rider@da.org.au  

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.

Join our Western NSW team in Bathurst as a Disability Advocate. Manage your work-life balance with a flexible 3-day week Are you seeking an opportunity to build on your qualifications, learn new skills and work in the NSW Central West and Western region? We are busy helping people with Disability Royal Commission support, NDIS Appeals and general advocacy support with a range of matters (e.g. legal, education, pensions, health, discrimination). We need a committed and professional person to join our Central West team to assist individuals with disability to ensure they are treated fairly.  You will have support and guidance from a well-established and experienced team of advocates in Bathurst, Dubbo and Broken Hill. Disability Advocacy NSW (DA) www.da.org.au is part of Advocacy Law Alliance Inc. www.advocacylaw.org.au. We are a not-for-profit service that believes people with a disability have the right to equality, fairness, and a good quality of life.  DA provides high quality social advocacy to support people with a disability across regional NSW. What we can offer you: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS), Level 4.1 - 4.4 depending on qualifications and experience, to be negotiated with the successful candidate within the salary range. Part time opportunity, 22.8 hours per week (equivalent to 3 full time days per week - days and hours are flexible and can be negotiated with the successful candidate). Additional paid leave (in addition to statutory annual leave) during Christmas / New Year office closure - 2 weeks. Salary packaging options available within ATO limits and guidelines.  Tax free salary packaging options can increase ‘take home’ pay. Collaborative team and leadership that will support you with your advocacy cases. Continuous skills training. You must undertake a criminal history check prior to appointment. Duties include:        1.         Individual Advocacy Advocating on clients’ behalf or supporting clients to advocate for themselves. Linking clients with other relevant services that can assist in the advocacy process (e.g. obtaining legal advice). Supporting clients to participate in formal dispute resolution settings (e.g. discrimination tribunals, courts, NCAT, NDIS Appeals at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Guardianship Tribunal etc.). Supporting clients to understand, access and interact with the Disability Royal Commission, including assistance with submissions. Work to engage with clients who live in remote communities. 2.       Intake and Issue Assessment Interviewing clients who contact the Service and ascertain in detail the issues they are experiencing. Establishing whether the client’s issue is within scope of services Disability Advocacy NSW provides. Analysing the information provided by the client or referrer and researching all pertinent areas before triaging the issue based on Disability Advocacy NSW’s service access criteria. When appropriate, providing information and support to the client so that they can undertake self-advocacy. Where advocacy is not appropriate, facilitating referral to a service who can better meet the needs of the client. Meeting regularly with the Regional Coordinator and Regional team to discuss individual cases. Selection Criteria Essential: Relevant tertiary qualifications (examples only: law, legal studies, social work, psychology, social science, welfare studies, community services). Experience and skills relevant to advocating people from disadvantaged or vulnerable groups. Proven skills in the following areas: oral and written communication, research, problem solving and negotiation. Knowledge of key disability issues such as the NDIS and Disability Royal Commission. Driven by integrity, responsibility, accountability, attention to detail and pride in work. A current driver’s licence or other reasonable method of transport to attend client visits if required. (Work vehicles available). People with disability or from ATSI or CALD backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Submission Checklist Have you got?  A cover letter including contact details A document that addresses each of the selection criteria listed above  (please include this with your cover letter or resume document for ease of submission via Seek) Current resume including two current professional referees Applications close 21st April 2021 Then hit ‘apply now via Seek ensuring everything is included so your application can be considered Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to Charlotte Rider via  charlotte.rider@da.org.au