Legal Advocate Position Available

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeSolicitor Full time $100,000 - $130,000
Seeking a Skilled Solicitor

We are looking for a qualified and experienced solicitor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the law and excellent communication skills.

The solicitor will work with clients who are experiencing homelessness or significant disadvantage, providing them with legal advice and support.

  • Provide legal representation and advice for victims/survivors, including applications for victim support services.
  • Advise and support victims and witnesses around criminal charges and AVO applications.
  • Advocate with police and other agencies to ensure the best possible outcome for clients.
  • Refer clients for redress or civil claims as necessary.
  • Represent defendants in court with complex needs and varied case severity.
  • Provide broader legal advice and referrals in areas such as family law, care and protection, fines, civil and administrative law.
  • Deliver community legal education and update legal resources for young people and youth services.
  • Engage in policy and law reform work based on expertise.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • At least 2 years' post-admission experience.
  • Expertise in at least one of: victims support applications; criminal law advocacy; or demonstrated capacity to develop further expertise in the other.
  • Demonstrated experience working with clients with high and complex needs, especially those with trauma history, mental health issues and cognitive impairments.
  • A trauma-informed approach and sensitivity toward clients with histories of abuse and neglect.
  • Good understanding of legal, human rights and policy frameworks relating to children and young people.
  • Commitment to principles of social justice and social inclusion.
  • Ability to handle high-volume and changing workload.
  • Excellent file management and organisational skills.
  • Initiative, flexibility and ability to respond to unforeseen circumstances.
  • NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

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