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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Justice Lawyer - Secondment to Social Justice Law Centre
2 months ago
About Us
We are a leading law firm with a strong reputation in our markets. Our partners and legal expertise are consistently recognized by industry leaders.
We have over 110 partners, organized into three strategic pillars:
- Insurance – including commercial classes such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public & product liability, life insurance and statutory classes such as workers compensation and compulsory third party
- Commercial & Workplace – spanning corporate and commercial, construction and projects, property and environment, commercial dispute resolution, insolvency, owners' corporation and workplace law
- Government – spanning local, state and federal government
We serve a diverse range of clients, including Australian and international insurers and reinsurers, corporates of all sizes, and federal, state and local government.
We have a strong commitment to fostering flexible, inclusive and diverse environments for our employees. We have a high percentage of female partners and are committed to promoting substantive equality.
We value technical excellence and collegiality, offer a great workplace culture and excellent opportunities to further your career, whether you are just starting out, are an experienced lawyer or a business services professional.
About the Justice & Equity Centre
The Justice & Equity Centre is a leading social justice law and policy centre. We build a fairer, stronger society by helping to change laws, policies and practices that cause injustice and inequality. On First Nations justice issues, we partner with Aboriginal organisations, bringing our strategic expertise to issues like child removals, over-policing and the need for truth-telling.
About the Role
We are seeking a Lawyer with 0-3 years' experience to undertake public interest casework and legal policy and advocacy to advance the Justice & Equity Centre's priorities and strategy for working with First Nations people and communities. The role will be a two (2) year fixed term contract.
Reporting to the Justice & Equity Centre's Principal Solicitor and working as part of the Centre's strategic litigation team, the Lawyer will:
- Help identify barriers to justice and fairness facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, and implement legal and policy advocacy strategies to address those barriers.
- Provide legal assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, including undertaking strategic litigation under supervision to effect systemic change.
- Research and plan policy positions on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice issues.
- Contribute to the drafting of submissions, reports, articles and media releases to communicate the Justice & Equity Centre's policy positions on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice issues to decision-makers and the community.
- Support best practice at the Justice & Equity Centre for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, communities and clients.
- Support the successful implementation of the Justice & Equity Centre's Reconciliation Action Plan.
- Other duties as reasonably required.
About You
To complement your strong legal skills, you will be a team player who enjoys problem solving. We are seeking an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Lawyer with:
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong legal, technical and drafting skills
- The ability to deliver excellent client service
- The ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
- Maturity, initiative and good judgement
This position is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. It is intended as a special measure to promote substantive equality for the purposes of s8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and the subject of an exemption granted under s126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Culture & Benefits of Working with Us
We work for great clients and advise them on interesting issues and matters so every day is different. We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences so you can bring your authentic self to the workplace. To support you, we offer a wide range of wellbeing and financial benefits, including:
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments
- Health and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands and mental health first aiders
- Paid parental leave and accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive Workplace
- Continuous learning and development programs so that you are always being challenged, engaged and encouraged to grow
- Mentoring opportunities and on the job learning to support your professional and personal development
- Diversity, inclusion and equality policy and employee reference groups (LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that we continue to live our values
- Dress for your day because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm
How to Apply
If this opportunity is attractive to you, please submit your cover letter and CV. If you are applying for a Paralegal, Law Graduate or Lawyer role, please also provide your academic transcript with your application.
We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.
We prefer to connect with people directly and do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction.
