Justice Connect
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Our Melbourne office is currently recruiting PLT students to work with our Homeless Law and Seniors Law Service. PLT students receive on-the-job legal training and supervision, providing valuable experience to set you up for your legal career.
We are recruiting for PLT students in 2019 and on an ongoing basis. Starting dates will vary. Working a minimum of 3 days per week, for a minimum of 50 days. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Homeless Law and Seniors Law are two dynamic legal teams 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, guardianship and administration law and credit and debt. Seniors Law is a legal service for older Victorians, specialising in elder abuse and other legal issues associated with ageing.
Through the PLT placement, you will have the opportunity to participate in:
Intake of new telephone enquiries;
taking instructions and communicating with clients;
assessing matters for clinic appointments and drafting letters;
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; and
team meetings.
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly 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 College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Be able to work at least 3 days a week; and
Undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
For information on what to expect from your placement, please go to https://justiceconnect.org.au/get-involved/practical-legal-training/
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 – Homeless Law & Seniors Law” in the email subject line.
Our Melbourne office is currently recruiting PLT students to work with our Homeless Law and Seniors Law Service. PLT students receive on-the-job legal training and supervision, providing valuable experience to set you up for your legal career.
We are recruiting for PLT students in 2019 and on an ongoing basis. Starting dates will vary. Working a minimum of 3 days per week, for a minimum of 50 days. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Homeless Law and Seniors Law are two dynamic legal teams 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, guardianship and administration law and credit and debt. Seniors Law is a legal service for older Victorians, specialising in elder abuse and other legal issues associated with ageing.
Through the PLT placement, you will have the opportunity to participate in:
Intake of new telephone enquiries;
taking instructions and communicating with clients;
assessing matters for clinic appointments and drafting letters;
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; and
team meetings.
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly 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 College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Be able to work at least 3 days a week; and
Undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
For information on what to expect from your placement, please go to https://justiceconnect.org.au/get-involved/practical-legal-training/
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 – Homeless Law & Seniors Law” in the email subject line.
Aboriginal Family Law Services
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.
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.
Justice Connect
Our Sydney office is currently recruiting a PLT student to work with our Public Interest Law team. As a PLT student with this service, you will develop practical and procedural legal experience and skills across various practice areas.
We are recruiting for a PLT student to work 2-5 days per week for a minimum of 50 days with a late May start. Position will be advertised until filled.
Public Interest Law is a central part of Justice Connect’s strategy of delivering access to justice through pro bono. The Public Interest Law service makes referrals to pro bono lawyers on behalf of individuals experiencing disadvantage and organisations that assist them or where the matter is in the public interest.
Public Interest Law PLTs will undertake the following:
· intake of new telephone enquiries
· taking information and communicating with clients
· file management: maintaining accurate client information
· providing supervised legal information to clients
· supporting the work of Public Interest Law projects, including communicating with lawyers, case workers, courts/tribunals
· drafting correspondence and referral memoranda
· legal research, analysis and problem solving
The Justice Connect Sydney office is located in the Sydney CBD. This is an unpaid position.
Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
To be eligible for this position, you must:
· have completed a law degree
· be currently completing professional legal education to gain admission to practice (ie: through College of Law or equivalent institution)
· be prepared to attend Justice Connect at least two days per week for a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training
· not yet be admitted to practice
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
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 to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including “PLT Application – Public Interest Law - Sydney” in the email subject line.
Our Sydney office is currently recruiting a PLT student to work with our Public Interest Law team. As a PLT student with this service, you will develop practical and procedural legal experience and skills across various practice areas.
We are recruiting for a PLT student to work 2-5 days per week for a minimum of 50 days with a late May start. Position will be advertised until filled.
Public Interest Law is a central part of Justice Connect’s strategy of delivering access to justice through pro bono. The Public Interest Law service makes referrals to pro bono lawyers on behalf of individuals experiencing disadvantage and organisations that assist them or where the matter is in the public interest.
Public Interest Law PLTs will undertake the following:
· intake of new telephone enquiries
· taking information and communicating with clients
· file management: maintaining accurate client information
· providing supervised legal information to clients
· supporting the work of Public Interest Law projects, including communicating with lawyers, case workers, courts/tribunals
· drafting correspondence and referral memoranda
· legal research, analysis and problem solving
The Justice Connect Sydney office is located in the Sydney CBD. This is an unpaid position.
Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
To be eligible for this position, you must:
· have completed a law degree
· be currently completing professional legal education to gain admission to practice (ie: through College of Law or equivalent institution)
· be prepared to attend Justice Connect at least two days per week for a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training
· not yet be admitted to practice
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
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 to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including “PLT Application – Public Interest Law - Sydney” in the email subject line.
Justice Connect
Justice Connect is a community legal centre, delivering access to justice through pro bono to people experiencing disadvantage and the community organisations that support them.
We currently have positions available to work with our specialist legal service Not-for-profit Law, based in our Melbourne office, minimum 3 days per week. Start date late April to early May (negotiable). Not-for-profit Law provides free and low-cost legal assistance to not-for-profit community organisations around Australia.
As a Practical Legal Training (PLT) student with Not-for-profit Law, you will receive training and supervision with the opportunity to participate in:
Taking instructions and communicating with clients (not-for-profit organisations);
Assisting the Duty Lawyer to assess matters for assistance;
Legal research and the preparation of materials for the Not-for-profit Law website;
Drafting advice and referral documents; and
Assisting with the preparation of training materials and attending training sessions.
Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
Melbourne office is located in the Melbourne CBD. This is an unpaid position.
You must:
have commenced or completed your Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) at College of Law or an equivalent institution;
be able to attend the office 3 or more days a week
undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
Applications will be assessed on 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.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.
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.
For information on how to apply and what to expect from your placement, please go to www.justiceconnect.org.au/get-involved/practical-legal-training/ .
How to Apply: Send you cover letter and CV as a single Word or PDF file to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au . Please include “PLT Application – Not for Profit Law Melbourne” in the email subject line.
Justice Connect is a community legal centre, delivering access to justice through pro bono to people experiencing disadvantage and the community organisations that support them.
We currently have positions available to work with our specialist legal service Not-for-profit Law, based in our Melbourne office, minimum 3 days per week. Start date late April to early May (negotiable). Not-for-profit Law provides free and low-cost legal assistance to not-for-profit community organisations around Australia.
As a Practical Legal Training (PLT) student with Not-for-profit Law, you will receive training and supervision with the opportunity to participate in:
Taking instructions and communicating with clients (not-for-profit organisations);
Assisting the Duty Lawyer to assess matters for assistance;
Legal research and the preparation of materials for the Not-for-profit Law website;
Drafting advice and referral documents; and
Assisting with the preparation of training materials and attending training sessions.
Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
Melbourne office is located in the Melbourne CBD. This is an unpaid position.
You must:
have commenced or completed your Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) at College of Law or an equivalent institution;
be able to attend the office 3 or more days a week
undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
Applications will be assessed on 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.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.
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.
For information on how to apply and what to expect from your placement, please go to www.justiceconnect.org.au/get-involved/practical-legal-training/ .
How to Apply: Send you cover letter and CV as a single Word or PDF file to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au . Please include “PLT Application – Not for Profit Law Melbourne” in the email subject line.
