Lawyer - Pro Bono Practice

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Russell Kennedy Lawyers Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Key Responsibilities
  • Acting for refugees and people seeking asylum at the primary stage, in merits review at the Administrative Review Tribunal, in judicial review across Australia's federal courts, and in complex cases including relating to immigration detention.
  • Developing and delivering high-impact projects across our priority areas, including through participation in community legal centre secondments, supervision of legal clinics, collaboration with our partner organisations, and the development of resources and delivery of education.
  • Triaging referrals and providing supervision and strategic advice to lawyers performing pro bono work across the firm.
  • Liaising with our community partners and referral bodies.
  • Contributing to relevant sector-wide working groups and consortiums on policy, advocacy and strategic litigation matters.
  • Supporting development of the pro bono program including through planning and strategy work.
Skills / Knowledge
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including working with vulnerable clients and clients experiencing mental illness.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant legal principles, and commitment to keeping up to date with developments.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, including ability to recognise and resolve complex technical and practical problems.
  • Exceptional organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines.
  • Excellent literacy and drafting skills.
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