Traineeship – Certificate III Business Administration (Legal)
MAIN DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL – requirements of the position
- Good communication and social skills
- Good operational knowledge of computers and other office equipment
- An understanding of the philosophy, purpose, objectives and values of the Service
- Ability to work co-operatively as part of a small team
- Be able to prioritise tasks
MAIN DUTIES
- Frontline client service support either face to face or by telephone.
- General administrative assistance.
- Acquire a good understanding of the areas of law practiced within our Service to enable appropriate provision of appointments or referrals.
- Knowledge and use of Microsoft office applications, Outlook Calendar, and email using both Outlook and Gmail.
- Accurate and timely filing.
- Data entry.
- Assist Principal Solicitor and other staff as requested.
- Participate in staff meetings and any appropriate staff development workshops.
SELECTION
CRITERIA:
- Confidence and experience using telephones.
- Ability to work as a member of a team, take direction by supervisors and maintain confidentiality.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience and skills in a range of computer systems/programs including Microsoft Word.
- Organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, prioritise and manage competing priorities.
- Successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent.
- Willingness to undertake and complete Certificate III Business Administration (Legal), through online study.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to forward a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a current resume, addressed to the Selection Committee and marked confidential, by email, post or in person.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.
Phone: 6772 8100 or 1800 687 687
Email: office@nnwcls.org.au
Post: Po Box 857 Armidale NSW 2350
Address: 215 Beardy Street Armidale NSW 2350
Web: www.nnwcls.org.au
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 29th September 2023.
Volunteer Law Student
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Genuine interest in increasing people’s access to the legal system
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice
- Ability to volunteer, once per week, for at least 6 months
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- Demonstrated interest in legal issues affecting communities served by NNWCLS
If you are interested, please complete a volunteer application form, found below.