SOLICITOR
POSITION CONTEXT:
The North and North West Community Legal Service (NNWCLS) is a regionally based generalist legal service which strives to support the least advantaged members of our community, especially those who have difficulty accessing the legal system. With an office located in Armidale, our staff travel considerable distances on a regular basis to provide legal advice, Court appearance and other support throughout the New England and North West regions of NSW.
Our small, tight-knit team works to provide our local communities with assistance in such matters as:
Family law issues (excluding property settlement matters)
Criminal Law/AVO’s (court liaison service at Armidale and Glen Innes Local Courts)
Traffic offences
Consumer Complaints
Credit and Debt Issues
Discrimination
Employment Law
Youth Issues
Victims Support
Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Enduring Guardianships
Neighbourhood Disputes
Domestic/Family Violence issues
HOURS:
The position is funded for 35 hours per week (9:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm –
5:00pm weekdays) Hours may vary for the purpose of circuit delivery.
SALARY:
Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry (SCHCADS)
Award- Level 6.1- $50.94 p/h, annual salary $92,710.80 (plus 10% superannuation+17.5 % leave loading), salary sacrifice (up to $27,813.24)
Position is subject to funding continuation.
Travel reimbursement for work purposes as per award. Accommodation and meal allowances are payable for extended trips.
LOCATION:
The position is located at the office of NNWCLS at 215 Beardy Street, Armidale NSW 2350.
This is a regional position and the area to be serviced is the north and north west region of New South Wales. Travel to major population centres as part of the Service’s outreach is required on a regular basis.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To deliver legal advice, casework, advocacy, information and education to those with the least access to the legal system in the north and north west region of NSW.
DIMENSIONS OF THE POSITION:
The Solicitor is required to exercise a high degree of personal responsibility for the giving of legal advice and information to clients, the management of casework, the provision of continuing legal education and advocacy. The Solicitor is required to work as a team member in a community-based organisation and to contribute to the overall functioning of the Service through involvement in organisational management, planning, policy development and client service.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
DUTIES:
Objective 1: General Legal Service Practice
Participate in the general legal service within the Service’s catchment areas including:
Objective 2: Service delivery maintenance and development
Participate in the maintenance of existing service delivery requirements initiatives and the development and implementation of new service delivery initiatives including:
Objective 3: Community Legal Education
Planning
Develop in consultation with the Principal Solicitor and Co-ordinator a work plan based on:
Research
Projects
Objective 4: Networking and community liaison.
Maintain and further develop links with local solicitors, service providers and community organisations in consultation with the Principal Solicitor.
Objective 5: Planning review and implementation
Participate in all relevant aspects of the Service’s planning review and implementation strategies including:
Objective 6: Professional Development
Undertake appropriate professional development activities to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills required to fulfil all aspects of the position’s responsibilities.
Objective 7: EEO and WHS
Comply with the Service’s equal opportunity policies and procedures, WHS policies and safe work practices.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please address applications, including selection criteria, resume and cover letter to the Acting Principal Solicitor, Mr. Stanley Tao, at PO Box 857, Armidale NSW 2350 or by email to nnwcls@gmail.com. Applications that do not address selection criteria, will not be considered.
For all inquiries or a copy of the job description please email nnwcls@gmail.com or call (02) 6772 8100.
Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 6 June 2022
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