Solicitor Intellectual Disability Rights Service

2 weeks ago


Sydney Central Business District, Australia Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS) - Ability Rights Centre (ARC) Full time

About the role

Solicitor - Part-time

Employer: Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS)

Work Type: Part-time 30 hours per week

Classification: Disability, Legal and Human Rights

Sector: Not for Profit

Location: Sydney CBD

Applications Close: Sunday 6 August 2023 at 10pm

ARC Solicitor

This solicitor is a member of the ARC general legal team. The solicitor is responsible for providing legal services, providing information and referral, and undertaking some administrative duties.
- Maximum term contract position to 30 June 2024, located in Sydney CBD
- Salary range Full time $101,205 - $105,670 30 hours week (or 4 days week $80,964 - $84,536) based on SCHADS level 6 depending on skills and experience
- 11% super + salary sacrifice tax benefits
- Option of working some hours from home

Key Responsibilities - see full position description attached below

1. Provision of legal advice

2. Undertaking legal casework

3. Delivery of legal education and training

4. Contribute to policy and law reform work

5. Contributing to legal information publications and resources

6. Contributing to a cohesive, reliable, high-quality service

7. Personal accountability

Selection criteria

Required skills and experience
- Admitted to practice in New South Wales and hold or be eligible to hold a practising certificate in New South Wales
- Significant experience in providing legal advice and conducting legal casework for people from socially disadvantaged populations
- Ability to simplify legal jargon and communicate effectively with people with cognitive impairment
- Ability to work effectively with staff from other professional backgrounds
- Ability to deliver community legal education

Desirable skills and experience
- Experience appearing in courts and tribunals
- Understanding of issues affecting people with cognitive impairment

Position Description : 230710 ARC Solicitor Position Description - updated

Additional Attachment : 230710 ARC Solicitor Job Ad - updated

To apply

Applications close: 10pm Sunday 6 August 2023 (as above)
- the satisfactory outcome of a criminal record check; and
- an up-to-date Working with Children Check.

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Profession: #Legal

Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities, #Law_Justice_and_Human_Rights


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