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Legal Advocate for Asylum Seekers and Refugees
2 weeks ago
Job Description
RACS provides free, dedicated legal services to people seeking asylum and refugees. Through individual advice sessions, community education, and public advocacy, RACS strives to ensure that individuals and families at risk of persecution or other forms of significant harm gain access to equal and fair representation before the law, and are granted protection by Australia in accordance with its international obligations.
The Role
The primary role of the Solicitor is to provide legal assistance to people seeking asylum, refugees, people who are stateless, and displaced, in an immigration setting. You will also be contributing to RACS policy & law reform work. The position reports to a Supervising Senior Solicitor.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide casework assistance, limited assistance, and advice as required in accordance with RACS Casework Guidelines to people seeking asylum, refugees, stateless, and displaced people.
- Advise and represent clients at Departmental, Immigration Assessment Authority, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and Judicial Review level.
- Identify and appropriately respond to the cultural needs or particular vulnerabilities of RACS' clients.
- Manage a large volume of client data and documentation in line with legal requirements.
- Communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a confident and respectful manner.
